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Cucumber Peanut Butter Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and flavorful cucumber salad tossed with a rich peanut butter dressing, enhanced with fresh parsley, spicy chilies, and toasted sesame seeds. This easy-to-make salad combines crunchy cucumbers with a savory, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing, making it a perfect light dish or side.

Ingredients

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For the Salad:

  • 1 kg (2.2 lb) cucumber, chopped into strips
  • ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 fresh chilies, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted

For the Dressing:

  • 1 ½ tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cucumber Strips: Chop the cucumbers into thin strips and place them in a large mixing bowl. This will be the fresh, crunchy base of your salad.
  2. Add Herbs and Spices: Add the chopped fresh parsley, finely chopped fresh chilies, and toasted sesame seeds to the bowl with the cucumbers. These ingredients will add fragrant and spicy layers of flavor.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and minced garlic until you have a smooth and creamy dressing.
  4. Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared peanut butter dressing over the cucumber mixture. Toss everything together thoroughly to ensure every cucumber strip is well coated with the dressing.
  5. Serve: Serve the salad immediately, garnished with extra toasted sesame seeds if desired, to enjoy the fresh crunch and vibrant flavors.

Notes

  • To enhance the flavor, you can chill the salad for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • For a nut-free option, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and soy sauce with tamari.
  • Adjust the level of chillies based on your spice preference.
  • This salad is best served fresh to keep the cucumbers crisp.

Keywords: cucumber salad, peanut butter dressing, sesame seeds, fresh parsley, chili, no-cook salad, Asian salad, quick salad

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