Sweet & Spicy Cucumber Salad
By
Rhea Altamura
@darlamaria
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I started making these for cookouts. By request, I now make them year-around. Some people prefer them crispy (short marinade period). After a couple of days, they're more akin to pickles (great on burgers).
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Sometimes you just need a quick salad for dinner and this sweet & spicy cucumber salad is the answer. Very tasty, it's made with ingredients you may have on hand. The salad is slightly spicy with coolness from the mint. The cucumbers stay nice and crisp. Zesty rice vinegar brings all the flavors together perfectly. A fantastic summer side dish.
Rating:
★★★★★ 3 votes5
Comments:
Serves:
4-5 as a side dish
Prep:
15 Min
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Ingredients
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2 largecucumbers (peeled or unpeeled but washed) or 1 English cucumber, cut into chunks
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1 - 2 clovegarlic (optional, depending on your garlic preference)
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1 smallhandful fresh mint leaves (chopped) or 2 teaspoons dried mint leaves
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1/2 tspred pepper flakes (add more if you prefer spicier)
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1/2 cseasoned rice wine vinegar
How to Make Sweet & Spicy Cucumber Salad
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, garlic, mint leaves, and red pepper flakes. Toss in the bowl to distribute evenly. NOTE: Sometimes I stripe-peel my cucumbers, using a potato peeler. This means that I leave strips of skin for more texture.
- Add rice wine vinegar. Toss again.
- Cover bowl and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. (I place mine in a large plastic storage bag until serving time.)
About Sweet & Spicy Cucumber Salad
Main Ingredient: Vegetable
Regional Style: American
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Other Tags: Quick & Easy Healthy
