Asian-Inspired Cucumbers with a Kick

Get a taste of the Orient with these quick and easy cucumbers which have nice presentation and a little kick of heat to make them interesting. Serve as a side salad or a main course by adding some chicken or grilled shrimp.

INGRIDIENT

⅓ cup rice vinegar

½ lime, juiced

1 ½ teaspoons honey

1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root

1 teaspoon peanut butter

½ teaspoon minced garlic

½ teaspoon sesame oil

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ teaspoon sriracha sauce

½ large red onion

2 cucumbers, unpeeled

2 tablespoons chopped peanuts, or to taste

½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced, or to taste (Optional)

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Whisk rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, ginger, peanut butter, garlic, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and sriracha sauce together in a small bowl to make dressing.

Step: 2

Slice red onion into spirals with a spiralizer fitted with a straight-flat blade. Spiralize cucumbers into thin, curly ribbons; snip into serving-size lengths with kitchen shears or a knife. Transfer to a shallow bowl.

Step: 3

Drizzle dressing over onion and cucumbers; mix gently to combine. Garnish with peanuts and jalapeno pepper.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 77 calories; protein 2.5g; carbohydrates 10.8g; fat 3.6g; sodium 72.5mg.

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