Crisp & Spicy Cucumber Salad

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. + marinating

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Alivia Dockery, Jensen Beach, Florida

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 28, 2023

Rice vinegar, sesame oil and cayenne create a sweet-hot Asian flavor that will light up your taste buds! —Alivia Dockery, Jensen Beach, Florida

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Ingredients

  • 2 small English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
  • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced, optional
  • marinade:
    • 1/3 cup sugar
    • 1/3 cup rice vinegar
    • 1/3 cup water
    • 1 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and pepper
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 small garlic clove, minced
    • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
    • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
    • Optional toppings: Minced fresh cilantro, chopped peanuts and additional sliced green onion
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. In a small bowl, mix marinade ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour over vegetables; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes or overnight.
  2. Serve with a slotted spoon. Top as desired.
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