Whole30 Spicy Cucumber Salad
Refresh your taste buds with this Whole30 Spicy Cucumber Salad, a zesty and vibrant side dish that's as healthy as it is delicious. This quick 15-minute, no-cook recipe features crisp cucumber slices, tangy red onion, and fragrant fresh cilantro, all tossed in a bold dressing of Whole30-compliant rice vinegar, lime juice, and avocado oil. A touch of red chili flakes and minced garlic adds just the right amount of heat, perfectly balanced with the cooling crunch of the cucumbers. Packed with flavor, paleo-friendly, and low-carb, this salad is a perfect addition to your Whole30 menu, a light lunch, or a picnic spread. Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy a burst of fresh, spicy, and tangy goodness in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar (Whole30 compliant)
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Avocado oil
- 1 small Garlic clove
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer. Place the sliced cucumbers in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion, then add it to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl for a burst of freshness.
Mince the garlic clove and set it aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, lime juice, avocado oil, minced garlic, red chili flakes, sea salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber, onion, and cilantro mixture. Toss well to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Taste the salad and add more salt or chili flakes if desired for a stronger flavor or spicier kick.
Let the salad marinate for 10-15 minutes in the refrigerator for optimal flavor development, although it can be served immediately if preferred.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 604 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1389 mg | 30% | |
*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.
