Nutty Cucumber Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and delightfully crunchy, this Nutty Cucumber Salad is a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and bold flavors, perfect for a light lunch or a show-stopping side dish. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers, julienned carrots, and sweet red bell peppers, it's tossed in a zesty sesame-ginger dressing that balances the tang of lime juice with a hint of honey sweetness. Sprinkled with roasted peanuts for a nutty crunch and garnished with fragrant cilantro, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes—making it an easy, no-cook crowd-pleaser. Whether you're looking for a healthy salad recipe or a quick summer dish, this Asian-inspired masterpiece is sure to impress!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup roasted peanuts
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the cucumbers, carrot, and red bell pepper.
Step 2
Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. For extra crunch, you may also slice them into half moons.
Step 3
Peel the carrot and julienne it into thin strips.
Step 4
Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper and slice it into thin strips.
Step 5
Chop the cilantro finely and set it aside.
Step 6
In a mixing bowl, prepare the nutty dressing by whisking together the lime juice, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 7
Add the sliced cucumbers, julienned carrots, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped cilantro into a large salad bowl.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and mix gently until all the pieces are evenly coated.
Step 9
Roughly chop the roasted peanuts and sprinkle them over the salad for a crunchy garnish.
Step 10
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld together. Enjoy your Nutty Cucumber Salad fresh!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 760.1 grams (760.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 729 |
| Total Fat 53.40g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 8.60g | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.20g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1222mg | 53% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.50g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.80g | 49% |
| Total Sugars 23.00g | |
| Protein 26.60g | 53% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 153mg | 12% |
| Iron 4mg | 19% |
| Potassium 1681mg | 36% |
Source of Calories