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Cucumber and Peanut Salad

A refreshing and crunchy West African side salad featuring crisp cucumbers and red onions tossed with roasted peanuts in a tangy lime dressing.

15 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

IvorianSaladNo-CookVeganVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp peanut oil
  • 1 tsp red chili pepper, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp peanut oil, 1 tsp minced red chili pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt.

  2. 2

    Add 4 cups diced cucumber and 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with dressing.

  3. 3

    Fold in 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts right before serving to maintain maximum crunch.

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Questions

Is Cucumber and Peanut Salad spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Cucumber and Peanut Salad comes from 1 tsp red chili pepper, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Cucumber and Peanut Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Cucumber and Peanut Salad carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Does Cucumber and Peanut Salad contain peanuts?

Yes: 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped and 1 tbsp peanut oil. The full allergen list for this entry is peanuts. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Cucumber and Peanut Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 8 g of carbohydrate in about 160 calories, with 5 g protein and 13 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 300 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Cucumber and Peanut Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Water seeps out of the cucumber as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Cucumber and Peanut Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. Store the peanuts at room temperature so it stays crisp. It does not freeze.

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