Description
A refreshing and crunchy cucumber salad tossed with a rich, savory peanut butter dressing, enhanced with the heat of fresh chilies and the nutty flavor of toasted sesame seeds. This vibrant salad is a perfect balance of textures and flavors, ideal as a light side dish or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 kg (2.2 lb) cucumber, chopped into strips
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 fresh chilies, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 ½ tbsp peanut butter
- 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Chop the cucumbers into thin strips and place them in a large mixing bowl to create the base of the salad.
- Add herbs and spices: Add the chopped fresh parsley, finely chopped fresh chilies, and toasted sesame seeds to the cucumbers, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and minced garlic until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Toss the salad: Pour the peanut butter dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss thoroughly to coat every strip of cucumber with the flavorful dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the best freshness and crunch, garnished with extra toasted sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of fresh chilies or add a pinch of chili flakes.
- To make it vegan, ensure soy sauce and maple syrup are used, both of which are plant-based.
- The salad is best enjoyed immediately to maintain cucumber crispness; however, it can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours.
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or salt for a healthier option.
- Toast sesame seeds gently in a dry pan over low heat until golden and aromatic to enhance their flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Keywords: Cucumber salad, peanut butter dressing, Asian salad, fresh cucumber, healthy salad, sesame seeds, easy salad recipe, vegetarian salad
