Cucumber Salad with Peanut Dressing

Close-up of a fork pressing into cucumber slices topped with a creamy peanut sauce, chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, and herbs on a white plate.

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Cucumber Salad with Peanut Dressing

Creamy, crunchy, and a little spicy, this cucumber salad with peanut dressing is one of the easiest sides you’ll ever throw together. It brings bold flavor with minimal effort and works with just about anything you’re cooking.

Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine Chinese, Thai

Keyword cucumber salad, peanut dressing, peanut sauce

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Servings servings

Calories 208kcal

Author Robin Donovan

Ingredients

For the Salad
2 medium cucumbers
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander or spring onions
1 tablespoon red chili flakes
2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
For the Dressing
⅓ cup smooth peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
Salt to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons water

Instructions

Prepare the cucumbers
Cut each cucumber into three pieces lengthwise. Slice each piece into long, thin strips. Place all the cucumber strips in a large salad bowl.
Add the aromatics
Add the minced garlic, sesame seeds, chopped herbs, chili flakes, and crushed peanuts to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Make the dressing
In a small bowl, stir together the peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Add the water and mix until smooth and pourable.
Toss the salad
Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss well to coat everything evenly.
Serve
Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to let the flavors meld. It will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Notes

1. If using regular cucumbers, peel them and remove the seeds before slicing.

2. You can swap coriander for mint or Thai basil depending on what you have.

3. For a bit of sweetness, add a teaspoon of honey or sugar to the dressing.

4. Adjust chili flakes to your heat preference. Start small and add more if needed.

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