More cucumber inspiration, courtesy of Karen Tedesco of the blog Family Style Food. This dish can be served as a salad, cold condiment, or tossed with chunks of tofu and a cold pasta such as soba.
Ingredients:
Spicy Peanut Sauce: 1 tablespoon peanut butter (sweetened or unsweetened) 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon chili crisp 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce 1 teaspoon grated fresh garlic ¼ teaspoon flaky salt, or kosher salt Cucumber Salad: 1 pound cucumbers, sliced into ¼ – ½ inch thick rounds 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, or chopped roasted peanuts
Preparation:
Make the peanut sauce. Whisk the ingredients for the peanut sauce in a bowl, or shake together in a lidded jar until blended.
Put cucumber slices in a large bowl. Drizzle the peanut sauce over and toss gently until the slices are evenly coated with the dressing. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds or peanuts and serve.