SWEET & SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD

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Sometimes you just need a quick salad for dinner and this sweet & spicy cucumber salad is the answer. Very tasty, it's made with ingredients you may have on hand. The salad is slightly spicy with coolness from the mint. The cucumbers stay nice and crisp. Zesty rice vinegar brings all the flavors together perfectly. A fantastic...

Provided by Rhea Altamura

Categories     Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large cucumbers (peeled or unpeeled but washed) or 1 English cucumber, cut into chunks
1 - 2 clove garlic (optional, depending on your garlic preference)
1 small handful fresh mint leaves (chopped) or 2 teaspoons dried mint leaves
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (add more if you prefer spicier)
1/2 c seasoned rice wine vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, garlic, mint leaves, and red pepper flakes. Toss in the bowl to distribute evenly. NOTE: Sometimes I stripe-peel my cucumbers, using a potato peeler. This means that I leave strips of skin for more texture.
  • 2. Add rice wine vinegar. Toss again.
  • 3. Cover bowl and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. (I place mine in a large plastic storage bag until serving time.)

Irfangill Irfangill
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This salad is so good! I've already made it twice this week.


Masher Davido
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tahidul Islam
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This salad is a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Sammi Bushie
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I love the addition of the red onion and cilantro. They add a nice crunch and freshness to the salad.


moris mendoza
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Technical Queen
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! It's easy to transport and it holds up well in the heat.


micheal nzube
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This salad is a great way to get your veggies in. It's packed with cucumbers, red onion, and cilantro.


Virginia Palacios
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I love the sweet and spicy flavors in this salad. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


X trim Games
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This salad is so good! I've already made it twice this week.


MD. ARIFUL
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nicholas Kouka
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This salad is a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Hannah Rowlett
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I love the addition of the red onion and cilantro. They add a nice crunch and freshness to the salad.


Salek Ahmed
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This salad is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.


Khodeza Akter
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Manawwar Alam
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The sweet and spicy flavors are perfectly balanced, and the cucumbers are nice and crisp.