Spicy Peanut Sauce Cucumbers Recipe
A refreshing and zesty side dish featuring crisp cucumbers dressed in a rich and spicy peanut sauce made with peanut butter, soy sauce, chili oil, and lime juice. Perfect as a light appetizer or a flavorful accompaniment to your meal.
- Author: Mick
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Vegetables
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
Peanut Sauce
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Slice the cucumbers: Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference for bite size.
- Prepare the peanut sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, chili oil, and lime juice until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Toss cucumbers with sauce: Add the sliced cucumbers to the bowl with the peanut sauce and toss thoroughly, ensuring every slice is evenly coated with the spicy peanut dressing.
- Chill the salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to cool before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili oil to control the spiciness level according to your taste.
- Use creamy or chunky peanut butter based on your texture preference.
- This dish is best served chilled but can be enjoyed immediately if short on time.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts or fresh cilantro for extra flavor and texture.
Keywords: cucumber salad, spicy peanut sauce, Asian cucumber salad, peanut dressing, no-cook salad, refreshing side dish