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Cucumber Salad with Peanut Butter Dressing and a Chili Drizzle

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Cucumber Salad with Peanut Butter Dressing and a Chili Drizzle

Elevate your salad game with this Cucumber Salad featuring a creamy peanut butter dressing and a chili drizzle. Crisp cucumber pieces are tossed with fresh cilantro, roasted peanuts, and optional toasted sesame seeds. The dressing combines peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, agave syrup, garlic powder, and water for a smooth, flavorful coating. A final touch of crispy chili oil adds a subtle heat, making this plant-based dish both refreshing and satisfying.

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Serves
4
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Time
15 min
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CO2e
Cucumber = 0.16 kg CO2e

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Ingredients

Salad:

  • 9-12 mini cucumbers or two regular cucumbers, cut into wedges or bite size pieces.
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  • A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
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  • 5 Tbsp roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
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  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
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Dressing:

  • 3 Tbsp peanut butter
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  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
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  • Juice from 0.5 lime
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  • 1 tsp agave syrup
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  • ΒΎ tsp garlic powder
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  • 1 Tbsp water
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Topping:

  • 1 Tbsp crispy chili oil

Salad:

  • 9-12 mini cucumbers or two regular cucumbers, cut into wedges or bite size pieces.
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  • A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
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  • 5 Tbsp roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
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  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
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Dressing:

  • 3 Tbsp peanut butter
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  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
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  • Juice from 0.5 lime
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  • 1 tsp agave syrup
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  • ΒΎ tsp garlic powder
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  • 1 Tbsp water
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Topping:

  • 1 Tbsp crispy chili oil

Steps

  • Prepare Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine the cucumber wedges, chopped cilantro, roasted peanuts, and toasted sesame seeds (if using).
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  • Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, agave syrup, garlic powder, and water until smooth.
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  • Dress Salad: Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss well to coat evenly.
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  • Add Topping: Drizzle the crispy chili oil over the salad, adding more according to taste preferences.
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  • Serve: Serve immediately, or let sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  • Enjoy !

    Nutrition info

    Nutrition per serving
    Calories
    200
    10%
    Protein
    6g
    12%
    Fat
    14g
    20%
    Saturates
    2.5g
    12.5%
    Fibre
    4g
    16%
    Carbs
    16g
    6%
    Sugars
    6g
    6.7%
    Salt
    0.6g
    10%
    Reference Intake (RI %) for adults

    CO2e info

    Cucumber = 0.16 kg CO2e

    CO2e image

    Beef = 20 - 30 kg

    Pork = 10 - 15 kg

    Chicken = 5 - 10 kg

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