Best 4 Crisp Spicy Cucumber Salad Recipes

**Cool and refreshing, this crisp spicy cucumber salad is the perfect side dish for any summer meal.**

With its vibrant green color and slightly spicy kick, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next barbecue or potluck. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients.

This recipe features a combination of crisp cucumbers, spicy serrano peppers, and a tangy dressing made with rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. The result is a salad that is both refreshing and flavorful, with a nice balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.

In addition to the classic cucumber salad recipe, this article also includes variations for a spicy Szechuan cucumber salad and a refreshing Thai cucumber salad. These variations offer different flavor profiles, so you can choose the one that best suits your taste.

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or a flavorful addition to your next party, this crisp spicy cucumber salad is sure to please. With its simple ingredients and delicious taste, it's a recipe that you'll come back to time and time again.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CRISP & SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD

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Rice vinegar, sesame oil and cayenne create a sweet-hot Asian flavor that will light up your taste buds! -Alivia Dockery, Jensen Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 small English cucumbers, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced, optional
MARINADE:
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and pepper
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Optional toppings: minced fresh cilantro, chopped peanuts and additional sliced green onion

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, mix marinade ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour over vegetables; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes or overnight., Serve with a slotted spoon. Top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY ASIAN CUCUMBERS

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This is one of my favorite ways to prepare cucumbers. Very different from the traditional way.

Provided by JOSIE

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 large cucumbers - sliced lengthwise, seeds scooped out, and cut into 1/2-inch thick half rounds
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon hot chili oil
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

Place cucumbers into a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let drain at least 30 minutes. Shake off excess liquid but don't rinse the cucumbers.
Whisk soy sauce, sugar, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, hot chili oil, and red pepper flakes in a salad bowl. Stir in cucumbers to coat with dressing. Chill 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1393.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

CRISP CUCUMBER SALAD

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Make and share this Crisp Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 small red onion, peeled and cut into thin rounds
1 cup red radish, thinly sliced
1 -3 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
salt and pepper
2/3 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Put cucumber, sliced onion, radishes and dill together and toss gently.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing.
Pour over the cucumbers and mix well.
Season with salt and pepper.
Let stand for at least 30 minutes.
Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD

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Cool yet fiery, this Asian-inspired cucumber salad is a barbecue must. It's also great with chicken

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories Dinner, Side dish, Starter, Vegetable

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 large cucumber , peeled
1 tsp golden caster sugar
1 tbsp rice white wine vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
small knob of ginger , finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1 large red chilli , halved, deseeded and finely sliced
2 spring onions , finely sliced
large handful coriander leaves
1 tbsp olive oil
4 chicken breasts , skin on

Steps:

Slice the cucumber in half lengthways and use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds. Slice cucumber into thick diagonal chunks. Tip it into a bowl and sprinkle with the sugar, vinegar and large pinch of salt. Leave for about 30 mins in the fridge. Meanwhile, tip the other salad ingredients into a bowl. Drain the cucumber and tip in with the rest of the ingredients.
Heat a griddle pan or heavy-bottomed frying pan until hot, but not smoking. Rub the chicken with oil, season with salt and pepper and sear, skin-side down, for about 8 mins until the skin is crisp and brown and the chicken is practically cooked. Flip the chicken over and give it a few mins more on the flesh side to finish it off. Leave the chicken to rest, then slice each breast on an angle and serve with a pile of cucumber salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 2.17 milligram of sodium

Tips:

Use a mandoline or sharp knife to thinly slice the cucumbers for a more uniform and visually appealing salad.
For extra spicy flavor, use serrano peppers instead of jalapeños. Remove the seeds and ribs from the peppers before dicing to reduce the heat level.
If you don't have rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar. However, rice vinegar has a milder flavor that won't overpower the other ingredients in the salad.
For a sweeter salad, add a tablespoon of honey or sugar to the dressing.
Garnish the salad with fresh cilantro or mint for added flavor and color.

Conclusion:

This crisp and spicy cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. The combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. With its quick and easy preparation, this salad is a great option for busy weeknights or potlucks. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing salad, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!