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Peanut & Chili Oil Cucumber Salad
25 min
Snack
Salad
Side
10 ingredients or less
No-bake
Servings
Total
25 minPrep
15 minRest
10 minContains
soy
peanut
sesame
Swap out
gluten
Free from
tree nut
Ingredients
Salad base
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9mini cucumbers, cut into wedges
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¼ cup (4 g)fresh cilantro, chopped
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¼ cup (36 g)roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
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1 Tbsp (9 g)toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Dressing
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3 Tbsp (45 mL)peanut butter
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½lime, juiced
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¾ tspgarlic powder
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1 Tbsp (15 mL)water
Topping
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1 Tbsp (15 g)crispy chili oil, plus more to taste
Directions
- Prep the cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts. Transfer to a bowl along with the sesame seeds.
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and mix.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss*. Let sit for at least 10 minutes for the flavours to infuse and for the cucumber to soften slightly .
- Taste test and adjust the seasoning as desired. Plate, drizzle over the chili oil, and garnish with more cilantro, peanuts, and sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- * Add more water if a thinner consistency is desired. Note, though, that the cucumber will release some liquid as it sits in the dressing.
Storage
- Best on the day it's made, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Discussion & Rating
My whole food-pricky family fell in love with this salad, immediately! Even thanked me for bringing this recipe home. And I thank you, PUL team!
Perfection. My new go-to for potlucks.
Fun way to eat cucumbers!
This one was suuuuch a good one!
I asked my husband to rate this out of 5. He initially told me he didn’t want to rate it. Let me preface, my husband HATES cucumbers. When I pressed him he explained that he didn’t want to rate this recipe because he was worried I’d get the wrong idea about his feelings for cucumbers. He gave it a 5/5! He absolutely loved it, our 14 month old loved it and so did I. I will say, in our family, we need to portion the chili crunch individually to accommodate our different spice preferences, but overall this recipe is a winner!
So many flavors mixed with crunch and spice. Very delicious 👌🏼
Wow, absolutely delicious and super easy to make.
Wow, so yummy! I usually find cucumbers boring, but this is awesome.
I've made this recipe a number of times and it's such a hit with family and friends, when gathered around a bbq.
This was excellent! The sauce is amazing. Was wiped clean.
Made this for lunch today on a hot day in Adelaide and it hit the spot. Fresh, flavoursome and healthy. Thank you for an easy but nutritious recipe.
this was incredible!!! so easy and so flavourful 🤩 I will for sure be making this again (I paired it with the rice paper dumplings it was amazing)
This is sooo good, Sadia! Thank you!
Saving this one for quick & fresh lunches or when hosting, but short on time.
So flavorful,my hole family loved it will make over and over.
Yes, just absolutely yes! Made this and ate it in 5 min - will definitely do it again.
Yum! Yum!
Really a quick and tasty salad.
Made for a group of people, it went well with indian starters and drinks.
Will make it again for sure
Loved it! Who knew cucumbers could be made this tasty!
I don’t remember when I came across that catchy title. Pick up limes!! Maybe 7 years ago when I returned from Abu Dhabi. I was living and teaching there. I love food! I love food from other cultures! I love cooking and especially eating.
I started following your shows and recipes and reading up behind the scenes on you etc- life happened- change of job but still teaching in Ny now where I’m from .
I’m all caught up! Congratulations! Welcome to auntie world! Ure beautiful talented and every recipe is amazing.
Making this tomorrow !!
Invite me/ I’d love to be a guest, co-host and taster 😋
Xx Karen gist
I'm so glad you made this cucumber salad. It's really a popular dish for Chinese people!
Delicious! (And and I don’t even love cucumbers that much.)
One warning: it is far better freshly prepared. Don’t try and meal prep with this one unless you enjoy soggy cucumbers! : )
Very fresh. Added sriracha to the dressing
Amazing salad! Super crunchy! 🥜It’s the second time I’m making it. Super easy for a quick working from home lunch!
Warm hello from Montreal!
Hi! Where do you get the chili oil in the Netherlands? 😁🦩
I think I actually like it! I was not having the habit of having salad, but I'm kinda enjoying it. Thanks for sharing. :)
This was so refreshing and simple to make. I've told everyone i know about it. Whilst we are not a vegan household I quite enjoy your recipes and find it adaptable to any sort of diet (PS: i have even tricked my husband a couple of times- more specifically your ceaser salad dressing blew his mind). We had your cucumber salad with chicken wings and my parents in South africa have had it along with a cheese platter (as a side snack).
I made this today. It was soooo good. I had regular english cucumbers that were on its way out so i made this and hubby and i devoured it. I topped the salad with additional cilantro, roasted peanuts, sesames and homemade chili oil. Didnt have lime so i used lemon. Do not leave the chili oil out! It elevated this already great salad to another level. Thanks PUL.
So simple and yet soooo delicious! This will become a regular salad here. Absolutely perfect!
Absolutely in love with the recipes. Makes my life so much easier. Thank you
I literally can't get enough of this!!!! So glad my partner already ate, so I can have his portion, too :D
Yum! Love the crunch of the cucumber with the creaminess of the dressing. Will make again.
WOW this was incredible! Completely devoured it! Used crushed garlic instead of the powder. Will be making it again!
Dear PUL team, this looks very delicious and I’d love to try the recipe. If I can’t find the mini cucumbers, how many regular cucumbers could I use instead? Also, a recipe or alternative for a quick home-made crispy chili oil would be handy, as I don’t want to extra buy one just for this recipe (chances are it gets rancid before I can finish it). Thank you for all your inspiring recipes. Take care.