Chilled Sweet and Sour Cucumber Noodles are a refreshing and flavorful salad with a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. This dish is ideal for hot summer days or as a healthy appetizer for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 2 large cucumbers, spiralized into noodles
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions:
Sliced red onion, sliced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and chopped mint should all be put in a large bowl together
Mix the sugar, fresh lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes if using in a different small bowl using a whisk until the sugar is completely mixed in
Add the dressing to the cucumber noodles and toss everything together until it's well covered
Remove the bowl from the fridge and wrap it in plastic wrap
This will give the flavors time to mix
Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts on top before serving, and top with lime wedges
Cool down the sweet and sour cucumber noodles and serve them as a side dish or a light appetizer
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