Jul 14 2026
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Spicy Cucumber Salad Recipe

Inspired by Lona's Lil Eats
Time20m
Serves4

Make Spicy Cucumber Salad Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Spicy Dressing

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Vegetables

    Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. If using large cucumbers, you may want to remove the seeds.

  2. 2

    Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes if they are large.

Mixing Salad

  1. 3

    Combine Vegetables

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.

Preparing Dressing

  1. 4

    Make Dressing

    In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Dress Salad

    Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently until all the ingredients are well coated.

  2. 6

    Add Garnish

    Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped fresh cilantro on top of the salad.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving. Enjoy your spicy cucumber salad!

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