Description
This Peanut Chili Crisp Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and crunchy Asian-inspired dish coated in a rich, umami-packed sauce made from creamy peanut butter, spicy chili crisp, garlic, soy, and toasted sesame oil. Perfect as a light snack or side, it combines the coolness of crisp cucumber with a fiery, nutty dressing that keeps well in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
Ingredients
Spicy Peanut Sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) peanut butter, sweetened or unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 g) chili crisp
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar, seasoned or unseasoned
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) tamari, or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh garlic
- ¼ teaspoon flaky salt, or kosher salt
Cucumber Salad
- 1 pound (450 g) seedless cucumbers, sliced into ¼-½-inch thick rounds
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) sesame seeds, or chopped roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Make the peanut sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, toasted sesame oil, chili crisp, rice vinegar, tamari (or soy sauce), grated fresh garlic, and flaky salt until fully blended. Alternatively, place all sauce ingredients in a lidded jar and shake vigorously until smooth and combined.
- Make the salad: Place the sliced cucumbers into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the prepared peanut sauce over the cucumbers, then toss gently and evenly to coat all cucumber slices with the flavorful dressing.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle the salad with sesame seeds or chopped roasted peanuts for an added crunch and nutty flavor. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
Notes
- The salad keeps well for up to 1-2 days in the refrigerator.
- For enhanced flavor, use sweetened peanut butter and seasoned rice vinegar if preferred.
- This recipe was inspired by TikTok creator Logagm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
