Spicy Honey Garlic Cucumber Salad
Spicy Honey Garlic Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cucumber, large, partially peeled and thinly sliced into rounds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Wash the cucumber thoroughly. Using a vegetable peeler, partially peel the cucumber by making alternating peeled and unpeeled strips along its length. This creates a striped effect and adds visual appeal.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
On a cutting board, thinly slice the partially peeled cucumber into uniform rounds, about 1/8-inch thick. Place the sliced cucumbers into a clear plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, white vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, and salt until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour the dressing mixture over the sliced cucumbers in the plastic container. Secure the lid tightly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Shake the container vigorously for 30 seconds to 1 minute, ensuring all the cucumber slices are thoroughly coated with the dressing. This method helps to evenly distribute the flavors and slightly tenderize the cucumbers.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
For best results, refrigerate the salad for at least 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to chill. Serve cold.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Honey Garlic Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 cucumber, large, partially peeled and thinly sliced into rounds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Wash the cucumber thoroughly. Using a vegetable peeler, partially peel the cucumber by making alternating peeled and unpeeled strips along its length. This creates a striped effect and adds visual appeal.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
On a cutting board, thinly slice the partially peeled cucumber into uniform rounds, about 1/8-inch thick. Place the sliced cucumbers into a clear plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, white vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, and salt until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the dressing mixture over the sliced cucumbers in the plastic container. Secure the lid tightly.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Shake the container vigorously for 30 seconds to 1 minute, ensuring all the cucumber slices are thoroughly coated with the dressing. This method helps to evenly distribute the flavors and slightly tenderize the cucumbers.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
For best results, refrigerate the salad for at least 5-10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to chill. Serve cold.
⏱️ 3 min