This refreshing and flavorful dish combines crisp cucumber slices with a creamy, spicy peanut sauce, creating a delightful balance of textures and tastes. The sauce, made with peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of heat from red chili flakes, coats the cucumbers perfectly. Toasted peanuts add an extra crunch, while fresh parsley provides a burst of color and freshness. Ideal as a side dish, salad, or snack, this recipe is both easy to prepare and satisfying.

Ingredients:

• 2 large English cucumbers, sliced into 1/3-inch thick rounds
  
  

• ½ teaspoon salt
  
  

• ½ cup chopped peanuts, toasted
  
  

• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  
  

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  
  

• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  
  

• 1 tablespoon honey
  
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  
  

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  
  

Directions:

1. Prepare Cucumbers: Place the sliced cucumbers into a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Transfer the cucumbers to a colander and let them drain for one hour to remove excess moisture.
   
   

2. Make Peanut Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, honey, minced garlic, red chili flakes, and ground black pepper until smooth and well combined.
   
   

3. Combine: After the cucumbers have drained, transfer them back into the mixing bowl. Add the toasted peanuts, chopped parsley, and peanut sauce. Toss gently to coat the cucumbers evenly with the sauce.
   
   

4. Serve: Serve immediately at room temperature for the best flavor and texture. If preparing in advance, cover and refrigerate for no more than 8 hours. Bring to room temperature and toss well before serving, as the sauce may settle.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving, approximate):

• Calories: 81 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 6 g
  
  

• Protein: 3 g
  
  

• Fat: 5 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 1 g
  
  

• Sodium: 252 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 188 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1 g
  
  

• Sugar: 3 g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 193 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 3 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 24 mg
  
  

• Iron: 1 mg