Nutty Cucumber Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and delightfully crunchy, this Nutty Cucumber Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and bold flavors, perfect for a light lunch or a show-stopping side dish. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers, julienned carrots, and sweet red bell peppers, it's tossed in a zesty sesame-ginger dressing that balances the tang of lime juice with a hint of honey sweetness. Sprinkled with roasted peanuts for a nutty crunch and garnished with fragrant cilantro, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes—making it an easy, no-cook crowd-pleaser. Whether you're looking for a healthy salad recipe or a quick summer dish, this Asian-inspired masterpiece is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup roasted peanuts
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the cucumbers, carrot, and red bell pepper.
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. For extra crunch, you may also slice them into half moons.
Peel the carrot and julienne it into thin strips.
Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper and slice it into thin strips.
Chop the cilantro finely and set it aside.
In a mixing bowl, prepare the nutty dressing by whisking together the lime juice, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Add the sliced cucumbers, julienned carrots, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro into a large salad bowl.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and mix gently until all the pieces are evenly coated.
Roughly chop the roasted peanuts and sprinkle them over the salad for a crunchy garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Enjoy your Nutty Cucumber Salad fresh!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.4 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.6 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1222 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1681 mg | 36% | |
*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.
