Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad

Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the crunchiness of cucumbers with a spicy, tangy dressing. This vegan salad is perfect as a light appetizer or side dish, bursting with flavors that tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 2 medium
• Red bell pepper - 1/2, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Green onion - 2, sliced
• Thai chili - 1, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• Lime juice - 3 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Crushed peanuts - 2 tablespoons (for garnish)

Steps

1. Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the sliced red bell pepper, julienned carrot, chopped cilantro, sliced green onion, and finely chopped Thai chili to the bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, and salt until well combined.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
5. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Serve the salad in bowls, garnished with crushed peanuts on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in calories, making it a great choice for a light meal.

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