Cucumber Peanut Butter Salad
This Cucumber Peanut Butter Salad is a refreshing, crunchy, and creamy dish made with cucumbers, fresh herbs, chilies, sesame seeds, and a savory peanut butter dressing. Quick to make, naturally vegan, and full of flavor—it’s the perfect side or light meal.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 kg (2.2lb) cucumber chopped into strips
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 2 fresh chilies finely chopped
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
For the dressing:
- 1 ½ tbsp peanut butter
- 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Chop cucumbers into thin strips and place in a large bowl.
- Add parsley, chilies, and sesame seeds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and garlic until smooth.
- Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss well.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra sesame seeds if desired.