Spicy Cucumber and Peanut Salad

Name: Spicy Cucumber and Peanut Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste; 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Huy Fong Foods®); 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 medium cucumbers - halved lengthwise, seeds scraped out with a spoon, and thinly sliced; 0.5 cup chopped peanuts; 2 green onions, chopped

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This fresh cucumber and peanut salad has a real kick! Asian chili-garlic sauce packs lots of flavor in dressing. My mom adds rice noodles, making it a great lunch or dinner add-on. I prefer it as-is.

Submitted by tammyn316

Updated on November 9, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

4

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1 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Huy Fong Foods®)
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
2 medium cucumbers - halved lengthwise, seeds scraped out with a spoon, and thinly sliced
½ cup chopped peanuts
2 green onions, chopped

Directions

Heat vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until softened and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
Whisk vinegar and sugar together in a salad bowl until sugar has dissolved. Whisk in chili-garlic sauce, fish sauce, coriander, red pepper flakes, and cooled garlic until thoroughly combined. Stir in cucumbers, peanuts, and green onions until coated with dressing. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

155	Calories
11g	Fat
13g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 155
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	13%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Sodium 438mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 6g	12%
Vitamin C 7mg	8%
Calcium 49mg	4%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 374mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Spicy Cucumber and Peanut Salad

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