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Peanut Chili Crisp Cucumber Salad Recipe

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A quick and flavorful Peanut Chili Crisp Cucumber Salad featuring a creamy peanut dressing with a spicy kick, toasted sesame oil, and a refreshing crunch from cucumber slices. Perfect as a light appetizer or side dish, ready in just 10 minutes.

Ingredients

Peanut Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter (sweetened or unsweetened)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili crisp
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (seasoned or unseasoned)
  • 1 tablespoon tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon flaky salt (or kosher salt)

Salad

  • 1 pound seedless cucumbers (sliced into ¼-½-inch thick rounds)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (or chopped roasted peanuts)

Instructions

  1. Make the peanut sauce: Whisk together the peanut butter, toasted sesame oil, chili crisp, rice wine vinegar, tamari, grated fresh garlic, and flaky salt in a bowl. Alternatively, you can combine all the sauce ingredients in a lidded jar and shake vigorously until smooth and well blended.
  2. Prepare the salad: Place the sliced cucumbers into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Toss the cucumbers with the sauce: Drizzle the prepared peanut sauce over the cucumber slices and gently toss until every slice is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
  4. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds or chopped roasted peanuts for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp freshness of the cucumbers with the spicy peanut dressing.

Notes

  • You can adjust the level of chili crisp to control the spiciness of the dressing.
  • For a nuttier crunch, substitute sesame seeds with chopped roasted peanuts.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours if needed.
  • Use tamari for a gluten-free option or soy sauce if gluten is not a concern.
  • If you prefer a thinner dressing, add a splash of water or more rice wine vinegar to the peanut sauce.

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