15-Minute Spicy Cucumber Salad

Spicy cucumber salad with serving forks.

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15-Minute Spicy Cucumber Salad

Try this 15-minute spicy cucumber salad for the perfect blend of bold, refreshing, and fiery flavors! Drenched in a chili garlic sauce, each slice of cucumber is bursting with spice and zest.

Prep Time5

Resting Time10

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: cucumber salad, easy salad recipe, easy side dish, quick appetizer, quick side dish, spicy asian cucumber salad, spicy cucumber salad

Servings: servings

Calories: 40kcal

Author: Lena Gladstone

Equipment

Ingredients

Cucumbers

6 Persian cucumbers sliced
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Spicy Sauce

½ teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic grated
1 teaspoon chili crunch or use chili oil
1 green onion finely chopped
½ teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

Prep the cucumbers

Add cucumbers and salt to a bowl, toss to combine, and let them sit for st least 10 minutes. Drain the liquid.

Make and add spicy sauce

Add the sauce ingredients in with the drained cucumbers. Stir to combine. Add the green onions and sesame seeds, stir to combine. Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

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