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Spicy Cucumber and Peanut Salad Recipe

Spicy Cucumber and Peanut Salad

Best ever cold cucumber salad. 

Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, vegetarian
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 97 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds cucumber peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Instructions

  1. Place the cucumber slices in a colander; sprinkle with salt. Toss well. Drain 1 hour. Place cucumber slices on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 5 minutes, pressing down occasionally. Rinse and pat dry.
  2. Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook until reduced to 1/3 cup (about 10 minutes). Remove vinegar reduction from heat; cool. Stir in onion. Combine cucumbers and vinegar reduction in a medium bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with peanuts.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Cucumber and Peanut Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 97 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Sodium 1053mg44%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.