How much do you love a meal that comes together in under 15 minutes, has less than 10 ingredients, is made in one bowl, packs a punch with flavor, budget friendly & is also healthy? On a scale of mild crush to full-blown infatuation where would it rank? If you could get someone else to make it for you I think it would check off any wish list you might have. Well go ahead & fall in love with this quick & easy cucumber salad. Perfect for lunch, light dinner or even a side to your favorite spicy noods!
Spicy Cucumber Salad
A spicy, tangy, crunchy salad that you'll fall in love with!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 large english cucumber, sliced about 2 cups
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1 handful cilantro, chopped
- 1/8 cup peanuts, chopped optional
- 1/2 avocado, sliced optional
- sprinkle toasted sesame seeds optional garnish
Spicy Garlic Dressing
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sambal oleek sub sriracha
Instructions
- Make the dressing by whisking together all ingredients in a large bowl until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Wash & cut the cucumber into thin slices. Slice the green onion. Chop the cilantro. Add all of these to the dressing. Toss well. Set aside to marinate for 5 minutes.
- Slice avocado. Arrange on top of the cucumbers.
- Chop the peanuts. Sprinkle as a garnish with additional cilantro leaves & toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
If you do not have sambal oleek available feel free to use sriracha or you could substitute with 1/2-1 tsp of red chili flakes.
The avocado is optional, but if making this meal as a lunch or dinner it does provide that healthy fat to help fill you up.
Toasted sesame seeds & the peanuts are optional, but their added crunchiness really balances the meal.
Don’t like cilantro? That’s too bad it’s wonderful. However, you can simply omit.
Enjoy!