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Gluten-Free Spicy Peanut Cucumber Salad

Gluten-Free Spicy Peanut Cucumber Salad for a Refreshing Summer Bite

This Gluten-Free Spicy Peanut Cucumber Salad is a quick and refreshing summer dish that combines crunchy cucumbers with a creamy, spicy peanut dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Salting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 large English Cucumbers Can substitute with peeled regular or Persian cucumbers.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To remove excess moisture.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Can swap for cilantro if preferred.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1/3 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 dash Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Toasted Peanuts (chopped)

Equipment

  • Vegetable peeler
  • Mandoline
  • mixing bowl
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by slicing the English cucumbers into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler or a mandoline for uniformity. Place the cucumber ribbons in a large bowl, sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt, and toss gently to coat. Allow the cucumbers to sit for 1 hour.
  2. While the cucumbers drain, prepare the creamy peanut dressing. In a small bowl, combine low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, creamy peanut butter, honey, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper. Whisk these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
  3. After the cucumbers have drained for an hour, transfer them to a clean mixing bowl. Gently fold in the toasted chopped peanuts and fresh parsley, mixing well. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss carefully to ensure an even coating.
  4. Serve immediately on a platter or in individual bowls to maintain crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always salt the cucumbers to keep the salad crisp. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

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