Cucumbers in Spicy Peanut Sauce

Fresh cucumbers are sliced and tossed in a homemade nutty, salty, creamy, spicy, and garlicky sauce. Toasting the peanuts and combining them with peanut butter, soy sauce, and rice vinegar makes a delicious cold side dish, salad, or snack. Serve at room temperature for the best results!

Ingredients

• 2 large English cucumbers, sliced about 1/3 inch thick
  
  

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
  

• 1/2 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
  
  

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  
  

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  
  

Directions

1. 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.
   
   

2. In the meantime, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter, honey, garlic, red chili flakes, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
   
   

3. After the cucumbers have drained, transfer them to a bowl along with the toasted peanuts, parsley, and sauce mixture. Toss everything to combine.
   
   

4. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 8 hours. If making ahead, bring to room temperature and toss again before serving, as the peanut sauce may settle.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 81 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 6 g
  
  

• Protein: 3 g
  
  

• Fat: 5 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 1 g
  
  

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
  
  

• Monounsaturated Fat: 2 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