Cucumbers with a Kick
Spice up your salad game with "Cucumbers with a Kick," a quick and refreshing side dish that’s bursting with flavor and ready in just 15 minutes! Crisp cucumber slices are tossed in a vibrant dressing made with tangy rice vinegar, savory soy sauce, nutty sesame oil, and a touch of honey for sweetness. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes adds a fiery kick, while garlic, green onion, and sesame seeds bring depth and texture. Perfect as a light snack or a zesty complement to your main course, this dish is served chilled for maximum freshness. Whether you're looking for an easy appetizer or a crowd-pleasing side, this healthy, Asian-inspired recipe is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 stalks green onion
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry.
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds or semi-circles, depending on your preference. Place the slices into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the green onions. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, red pepper flakes, and salt until well combined.
Pour the mixture over the sliced cucumbers and gently toss to coat all the pieces evenly.
Add the minced garlic, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds to the bowl. Toss everything together one more time.
Cover the bowl and let the cucumbers sit in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a side dish or snack. Enjoy your spicy, tangy 'Cucumbers with a Kick'!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
65 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.1 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 270 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 192 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
