Spicy Peanut Cucumber Salad

2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter OR Tahini

2 tablespoons Asian chile-garlic paste or sambal oelek

1 tablespoon plus 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce or tamari

1 tablespoon plus 1 ½ teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice (1 medium lime)

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 medium English cucumbers (about 12 ounces each), sliced crosswise into ¼-inch thick rounds

½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (about ½ small bunch)

½ cup coarsely chopped peanuts OR sesame seeds

Red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

Whisk 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons Asian chile-garlic paste, 1 tablespoon plus 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon plus 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes if using together in a large bowl. The dressing will be on the thicker side.
Add 2 sliced medium English cucumbers, ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, and ½ cup coarsely chopped salted, roasted peanuts. Toss together with a flexible spatula until all the cucumbers are evenly coated with the sauce. Garnish with red pepper flakes if desired. This salad is best eaten immediately.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🥗Salad

CuisineAsian

Occasions🍗Barbecue📆Everyday🏞️Picnic

Season☀️Summer

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 15m