Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce
Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce is a vibrant, refreshing salad that perfectly balances crunchy cucumbers with a creamy and zesty peanut dressing. This dish combines the crispness of fresh English cucumbers with the rich flavors of peanut butter, maple syrup, and a kick from sriracha. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or as a light snack, this easy-to-make salad will impress your guests with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 – 1/3 cup peanuts, chopped small
- 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds (plus extra for garnish)
- 2-3 tablespoons green onion, chopped (for garnish)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for extra spice)
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1.5 – 2 tablespoons water (adjust based on desired thickness)
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers and place them in a bowl. Sprinkle chopped peanuts, white sesame seeds, and green onions on top.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, maple syrup, water, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with extra sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://glonfo.com/cucumbers-in-spicy-peanut-sauce/