Description
This Peanut & Chili Oil Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines crunchy cucumbers, nutty peanuts, and a zesty peanut dressing with a spicy chili oil kick. It’s a perfect balance of textures and flavors that will elevate any meal.
Ingredients
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Salad Base:
- 9 mini cucumbers, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup (4g) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup (36g) roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
- 1 Tbsp (9g) toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Dressing:
- 3 Tbsp (48g) peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) sodium-reduced soy sauce
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp (5ml) agave syrup
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) water
Topping:
- 1 Tbsp (15g) crispy chili oil, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Prep the cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts. Transfer to a bowl along with the sesame seeds.
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and mix.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss*. Let sit for at least 10 minutes for the flavors to infuse and for the cucumber to soften slightly.
- Taste test and adjust the seasoning as desired. Plate, drizzle over the chili oil, and garnish with more cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- * Add more water if a thinner consistency is desired. Note, though, that the cucumber will release some liquid as it sits in the dressing.
- Best served on the day it’s made, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
