Summer Cucumber Salad Spicy
Brighten up your table with this zesty Summer Cucumber Salad Spicy—an effortless, no-cook recipe that’s bursting with bold flavors and perfect for warm-weather dining. Featuring crisp English cucumbers tossed in a tangy, umami-packed dressing of rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and a kick of red chili flakes, this salad is both refreshing and fiery. Accented with garlic, honey, and freshly sliced green onions, and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and vibrant cilantro, this dish balances spice, sweetness, and crunch in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal side dish or light appetizer for barbecues, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Serve it fresh for its signature crispness or let the flavors marinate for a truly mouthwatering experience! Keywords: spicy cucumber salad, summer side dish, quick and easy salad, no-cook recipe, Asian-inspired salads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumber
- 1 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Wash and slice the cucumbers thinly. For best results, use a mandoline slicer or cut them into uniform, thin half-moons.
Transfer the cucumber slices to a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, mix, and let sit for 10 minutes to release excess moisture. Afterward, drain the water and pat the cucumbers dry with a paper towel.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, red chili flakes, honey, and minced garlic.
Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss until evenly coated.
Thinly slice the green onions and chop the cilantro. Add both to the cucumbers, then stir gently to combine.
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Sprinkle them over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately for a crisp texture, or let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Enjoy your spicy summer cucumber salad as a refreshing appetizer or side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.3 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 586 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 216 mg | 5% | |
*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.
