Spicy Cucumber Peanut Tahini Salad

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Recipe Intro From cherylshealthylife

This savory peanut tahini cucumber salad has a spicy kick thanks to a touch of chili and garlic. Serve it alongside a filet of salmon for dinner, or on it's own as a light snack.

Got leftovers? Store the salad in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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ingredients

  • 6 Persian cucumbers
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup roasted salted peanuts
  • Handful of cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons natural unsalted peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 tablespoon water, as needed, to thin out the dressing
  • Chili onion crunch or red pepper flakes, to taste

Method

  • Step 1

    Wash all of the cucumbers then slice lengthwise & then into ¼ths.

  • Step 2

    Once cut into ¼ths, halve them on diagonal & put the cucumbers into a colander. Add 1/2 tsp kosher salt mix together then let drain.

  • Step 3

    Whisk the peanut butter through garlic together until smooth adding a 1 tbsp of water if the mixture is too thick.

  • Step 4

    Add the drained cucumbers to a large bowl & pour the peanut-tahini mixture on top making sure to toss well.

  • Step 5

    Combine the chopped peanuts with cilantro in a separate bowl.

  • Step 6

    Add half the cucumbers to a serving bowl or plate sprinkling half of the peanut-cilantro mixture.

  • Step 7

    Repeat with the 2nd half & drizzle chili onion crunch on top.