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Cucumber Salad

Crispy Cucumber Salad: Refreshingly Easy and Delicious!

This Cucumber Salad combines fresh cucumbers and red onions in a creamy, spicy dressing for a tasty side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium English Cucumbers substitute with regular cucumbers if needed, just peel and remove seeds
  • 1 small Red Onion can swap in green onions for milder taste
  • 1 medium Avocado add right before serving to prevent browning
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is a light substitute
  • 2 oz Cream Cheese can use cashew cream for dairy-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust for spice tolerance
  • 2 tablespoon Coconut Aminos soy sauce is a common alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar white wine vinegar works as well
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil substitute with olive oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds toasted seeds preferred
  • optional Furikake Japanese seasoning mix

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • storage container
  • whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Slice the English cucumbers into rounds, about ⅛ inch thick. Arrange in a storage container, ensuring they lie flat.
  2. Slice the red onion thinly and layer it atop the cucumber slices.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and cream cheese. Mix until smooth.
  4. Add Sriracha, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and optional furikake to the dressing. Stir until well combined.
  5. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and onions in the container. Secure the lid and shake gently to coat.
  6. Dice the avocado and fold it in just before serving.
  7. Garnish with extra sesame seeds or fresh herbs if desired. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, mix the dressing just before serving and add avocado at the last minute to prevent browning.

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