Healthy Lifestyle Diets Healthy Vegetarian Recipes International Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Thai Vegetarian Recipes 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. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 5, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 6 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 Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 105 Calories 8g Fat 7g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved