Peanut Butter Cucumber Salad

Today, let’s make Peanut Butter Cucumber Salad—but not your usual cucumber salad. Crisp cucumbers tossed in a creamy, nutty peanut butter dressing…sounds amazing, right? It’s quick, easy, and super refreshing. Give it a try, and I’m sure it will become your new favorite dish for hot summer days!

Peanut Butter Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 English cucumbers
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 green onion (optional)
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, ground
• Kosher salt, to taste

Dressing:

• 3 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tbsp Korean chili pepper flakes (gochugaru)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions:

MAKE PEANUT BUTTER CUCUMBER SALAD

1. Trim off the ends of the cucumbers and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Finely chop the garlic cloves and thinly slice the green onion (if using).

2. Make the dressing: In a small container, combine all the dressing ingredients with the minced garlic. Mix until smooth and well combined.

3. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers, add 1 tablespoon of freshly ground sesame seeds, and gently toss until everything is evenly coated. Taste and add more salt if needed. Enjoy!

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Peanut Butter Cucumber Salad

Recipe by Aaron and Claire

Servings

4

servings

Ingredients

• 2 English cucumbers

• 2 garlic cloves

• 1 green onion (optional)

• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, ground

• Kosher salt, to taste

• Dressing:

• 3 tbsp peanut butter

• 1 tbsp Korean chili pepper flakes (gochugaru)

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1/2 tbsp sugar

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil

Directions

• Trim off the ends of the cucumbers and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Finely chop the garlic cloves and thinly slice the green onion (if using).
• Make the dressing: In a small container, combine all the dressing ingredients with the minced garlic. Mix until smooth and well combined.
• Pour the dressing over the cucumbers, add 1 tablespoon of freshly ground sesame seeds, and gently toss until everything is evenly coated. Taste and add more salt if needed. Enjoy!

Notes

• 1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 Cup = 240 ml