Asian Cucumber Salad

Name: Asian Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 6 Persian or Japanese cucumbers* (often labeled "mini cucumbers"); ½ cup honey-roasted peanuts (chopped); ½ cup rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce ((or gluten-free tamari)); 2 tsp minced garlic; 1 tsp sugar; Crushed red pepper flakes (for serving); Diced avocado (optional - have been adding more often lately)

This quick Asian cucumber salad is made with a tangy rice vinegar dressing, with honey roasted peanuts for a touch of sweetness and crunch!

⏱ 15 min 🔨 Prep 15min 📊 Easy 🍽 4 servings 👁 9

Ingredients

4 servings

6 Persian or Japanese cucumbers* (often labeled "mini cucumbers")
½ cup honey-roasted peanuts (chopped)
½ cup rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp reduced-sodium soy sauce ((or gluten-free tamari))
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp sugar
Crushed red pepper flakes (for serving)
Diced avocado (optional - have been adding more often lately)

Instructions

Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the cucumbers into 1/4-inch pieces, transfer to a bowl.
Add the peanuts.
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and sugar.
Add the dressing to the cucumber slices and peanuts and toss to combine. Add a sprinkling of crushed red pepper flakes to taste and serve.

Nutrition per serving

140kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$863.00

Per Serving
$216.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$1726.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (78% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
Persian or Japanese cucumbers*	6	$698.00
honey-roasted peanuts	0.5 cup	$94.00
rice vinegar	0.5 cup	$46.00
sesame oil	1 tsp	$5.00
reduced-sodium soy sauce	1 tsp	$5.00
minced garlic	2 tsp	$15.00
sugar	1 tsp	-
Crushed red pepper flakes	-	-
Diced avocado	-	-