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

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

Free fire lover
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I love the addition of the jalapeño pepper to this salad. It gives it a nice kick without being too spicy.


JAMES SHOUP
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with cucumbers, carrots, and onions.


Nathan Towns
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few extra cucumbers in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.


Manik Superwin
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I love the unique flavor of this salad. It's a great way to add some excitement to your meal.


Ovi Ahmmed
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


angel new
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's always delicious.


Sanele Gxabhu
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with cucumbers, carrots, and onions.


Bilal Kamal
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I love the crunch of the cucumbers in this salad. It's a great way to add some texture to your meal.


Apurba Mandal
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This salad is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in a bowl and mixed them together. It's the perfect side dish for a busy weeknight.


Zinius Mahmud Raj
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this salad is just the right amount of spice. It's flavorful without being overpowering.


Nischal Chaudhary
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. I always have a few extra cucumbers in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.


Syeda Zainab Raza
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I love the addition of the jalapeño pepper to this salad. It gives it a nice kick without being too spicy.


Maqbool Hamed
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bawack Stacy
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the fact that it was so light and refreshing.


V Gover
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The cucumbers are crisp and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.