Description
Enjoy the flavorful Valentine Easy Spicy Cucumber Salad, featuring Persian cucumbers, garlic, and a spicy dressing that brings joy to your table. Perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Persian cucumbers
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2–4 tablespoons warm water
- Optional garnish: red Fresno pepper slices and toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice Persian cucumbers into ¾-inch thick pieces.
- Toss cucumbers with kosher salt and let sweat for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Combine garlic, chili oil, and sesame oil in a bowl to prepare the dressing.
- Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and warm water to the dressing; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Rinse salted cucumbers, pat dry, and toss with the dressing.
- Transfer salad to a serving dish and pourRemaining sauce over the cucumbers.
- Garnish with Fresno pepper slices and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Ensure to rinse the cucumbers well after salting to balance the flavors.
Experiment with additional garnishes like cilantro or green onions for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg