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Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

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This Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and tangy side dish featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions tossed in a rich, flavorful dressing made with honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, mustard, and peanut butter. Perfectly chilled, it offers a delightful combination of creamy, sweet, and savory notes, making it an ideal accompaniment for Asian-inspired meals or a light, healthy snack.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 2 Large Cucumbers (very thinly sliced)
  • 1/3 cup Red Onion (very thinly sliced)

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp Honey
  • 1/2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Mustard (yellow)
  • 1 tbsp Peanut Butter
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, mayonnaise, peanut butter, rice vinegar, and mustard until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  2. Combine Vegetables and Dressing: In a separate bowl, add the very thinly sliced cucumbers and red onions. Pour the prepared dressing over the veggies and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  3. Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill. Before serving, sprinkle with black pepper and give a final toss.

Notes

  • For best texture, slice cucumbers and onions as thinly as possible using a mandoline or sharp knife.
  • You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey according to your taste.
  • Peanut butter adds creaminess and a subtle nutty flavor; smooth peanut butter works best.
  • This salad can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
  • Serve chilled as a side dish to grilled meats or as a refreshing snack.

Keywords: Asian Cucumber Salad, Creamy Cucumber Salad, Peanut Butter Salad, Refreshing Side Dish, Easy Salad Recipe, No-Cook Salad

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