Ready in under 10 minutes, this spicy cucumber salad is something you always should have in the fridge! Enjoy on its own, or add to any of your main dishes. 

This crunchy spicy cucumber salad is loaded with Asian flavors from bonito flakes, tamari, and sesame oil. There is a bit of tanginess and a perfect level of heat from chili.

With all the simple ingredients, you can whip up this salad in no time. All you need to do is to place everything in an airtight container and SHAKE! The flavor sinks into the cucumber as it sits, making it even more delicious on the next day.

I often eat this as a quick snack, or add onto my favorite donburi (rice bowls) with meat or fish. To make this kids friendly, simply omit the crushed red pepper.

Ingredients for this recipe

• Bonito flakes - Key ingredient to add the umami. They are widely available at Asian grocery stores, Whole Foods or online as well.
• Tamari
• Sesame oil
• Rice vinegar
• Sugar
• Salt
• Crushed red peppers
• Seedless cucumber

How to make spicy cucumber salad

1. Make the seasoning mix. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except for the cucumber together. Set aside.

2. Place the cucumber in an airtight container.

3. Shake. Pour the sauce mix over the cucumber. Close the lid and shake well.

Recipe

Addictive Spicy Cucumber Salad

Ready in under 10 minutes, this cucumber salad is something you always should have in the fridge!  Enjoy on its own, or add to any of your main dishes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Salads

Cuisine Asian, Chines inspired

Servings 4 servings

Calories 98 kcal

Equipment

• 1 airtight container

Ingredients

  

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• 3 tablespoons bonito flakes
• 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 pound seedless cucumbers cut into bite size pieces

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Instructions

 

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except for the cucumber together. Set aside.
• Place the cucumber in an airtight container.
• Pour the sauce mix over the cucumber. Close the lid and shake well.

Notes

1 pound of cucumber is approximately 3-4 mini sized, or one large sized.

An airtight bag can be used instead of an airtight container.

The flavor develops if you let sit for over an hour or overnight in the fridge!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 814mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 416IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg

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