SWEET & SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD
Sometimes you just need a quick salad for dinner and this sweet & spicy cucumber salad is the answer. Very tasty, it's made with ingredients you may have on hand. The salad is slightly spicy with coolness from the mint. The cucumbers stay nice and crisp. Zesty rice vinegar brings all the flavors together perfectly. A fantastic...
Provided by Rhea Altamura
Categories Other Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, garlic, mint leaves, and red pepper flakes. Toss in the bowl to distribute evenly. NOTE: Sometimes I stripe-peel my cucumbers, using a potato peeler. This means that I leave strips of skin for more texture.
- 2. Add rice wine vinegar. Toss again.
- 3. Cover bowl and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. (I place mine in a large plastic storage bag until serving time.)
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Anthony Coleman
[email protected]This cucumber salad is the perfect summer side dish. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is packed with flavor.
Dadayli 39
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. I love the sweet and spicy dressing.
Chris Grady
[email protected]This is the best cucumber salad recipe I've ever tried. The dressing is so flavorful and the cucumbers are always crisp.
Rebecca Galyk
[email protected]I made this salad for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.
Chinazor Okafor
[email protected]This cucumber salad is a great way to use up all those extra cucumbers from my garden. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.
Zara Guess
[email protected]I've been making this salad for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
Atif Khalil
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cucumber salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is amazing!
Ch Ahad Waqar
[email protected]This cucumber salad is the perfect side dish for any summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is packed with flavor.
Deevya Khadka
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the sweet and spicy dressing.
Gerald Jasson
[email protected]This is my new favorite cucumber salad recipe! The dressing is tangy and sweet, and the cucumbers are perfectly crisp.
Justin Transue
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so flavorful and the cucumbers are always crisp and refreshing.
Mujeeb Rehman
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I used a little less sugar than the recipe called for, and it was still plenty sweet.
Richard Levy
[email protected]This cucumber salad was a hit at my last potluck! The sweet and spicy dressing was the perfect balance of flavors, and the cucumbers were crisp and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again soon!