Description
This Peanut & Chili Oil Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines crisp cucumbers with a zesty peanut dressing and a kick of spicy chili oil. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
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Salad Base
- 9 mini cucumbers, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup (4g) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup (36g) roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
- 1 Tbsp (9g) toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Dressing
- 3 Tbsp (48g) peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) sodium-reduced soy sauce
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp (5ml) agave syrup
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) water
Topping
- 1 Tbsp (15g) crispy chili oil, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Prep the cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts. Transfer to a bowl along with the sesame seeds.
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and mix.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss*. Let sit for at least 10 minutes for the flavours to infuse and for the cucumber to soften slightly.
- Taste test and adjust the seasoning as desired. Plate, drizzle over the chili oil, and garnish with more cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- * Add more water if a thinner consistency is desired. Note, though, that the cucumber will release some liquid as it sits in the dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
