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Easy Spicy Cucumber Salad

This Easy Spicy Cucumber Salad is Asian-inspired with the most delicious sauce made with peanut butter, gochujang, chilli oil and a handful of other pantry staples.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Emily Roz

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 tsbp gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chilli oil
  • 2 spring onion finely sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 large cucumber thinly sliced

Instructions

  • In a large bowl or 32oz food container, combine the peanut butter, gochujang, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, light soy sauce, garlic, chilli oil and sugar. Stir to combine or add the lid to the container and shake until well combined. Taste and season according to your preferences.
  • Next, add in the sliced cucumbers, sliced spring onion, and sesame seeds. Stir to combine or put back on the lid of the tupperware and shake until well combined and the cucumbers are fully coated in the spicy asian dressing.
  • The cucumbers should be coated in the gorgeous spicy sauce. Serve up as a side dish and enjoy!

Notes

Step-by-Step Photos: My blog post includes helpful step-by-step photos to help guide you through making this recipe (simply scroll up to see them!).

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg