Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Peanut Dressing

Crunchy cucumber salad with garnish in a white bowl.

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Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Peanut Dressing

This Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Peanut Dressing is everything you want in a fast and fresh side dish. It has cool, crisp cucumbers, creamy peanut dressing, and just the right amount of crunch.

Prep Time15

Optional Chill10

Total Time25

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 198kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Medium mixing bowl
Small whisking bowl
Sharp Knife
Cutting board
Whisk or fork for dressing

Ingredients

Asian Cucumber Salad

3 cups Persian or English cucumbers sliced
½ cup shredded carrot
½ cup shelled edamame cooked
¼ cup scallions thinly sliced
¼ cup roasted peanuts roughly chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons sesame seeds white or tri-color
Optional: ½ teaspoon chili crisp or red pepper flakes for garnish

Peanut Dressing

3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
2½ tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
½ teaspoon sriracha or to taste
Optional: squeeze of fresh lime juice

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice (if using), rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and sriracha. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Toss in the sliced cucumbers, shredded carrot, cooked edamame, sliced scallions, and chopped peanuts.
Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and cilantro over the top. Add red pepper flakes or chii crisp and additional chopped peanuts if desired. Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving.

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Notes

Storage Store leftover crunchy cucumber salad in an airtight container for up to 2 days. The cucumbers will stay fairly crisp if you salt and drain them first.

Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.

Reheat: Serve chilled or at room temperature. Reheating is not required.

Substitutions

Edamame: Swap with chickpeas, white beans, or skip entirely for a lighter side.
Peanut Dressing: For a nut-free version, use tahini or sunflower seed butter in place of peanut butter.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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