Name: Spicy Cucumber Salad with Cilantro & Peanuts
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup lime juice; 2 tablespoons avocado oil or peanut oil; 1.5 tablespoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce (see Note); 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 small red jalapeño pepper or other fresh chile pepper, finely chopped; 1 scallions, halved and sliced; 2 English cucumbers, halved, seeded and thinly sliced; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 0.25 cup chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

Spicy Cucumber Salad with Cilantro & Peanuts

This sweet and tangy salad of cucumber, scallions and pepper gets a bit of extra crunch from dry-roasted peanuts. If possible, use a red jalapeno (or chile) to brighten the salad with a few specks of red. Cut the heat by removing the seeds before chopping.

Carolyn Casner

Updated on March 5, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons avocado oil or peanut oil
1 ½ tablespoons low-sodium tamari or soy sauce (see Note)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 small red jalapeño pepper or other fresh chile pepper, finely chopped
1 scallions, halved and sliced
2 English cucumbers, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts

Directions

Stir lime juice, oil, tamari (or soy sauce), brown sugar, jalapeño (or chile) and scallions together in a large bowl. Add cucumbers, cilantro and peanuts and stir to coat. Let stand for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to marinate the cucumbers.

Tips

Note: People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

105	Calories
8g	Fat
7g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 105
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 7g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 4g
Added Sugars 2g	4%
Protein 3g	5%
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Vitamin A 167IU	3%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Folate 23mcg	6%
Sodium 179mg	8%
Calcium 22mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Magnesium 24mg	6%
Potassium 197mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.