Sweet Heat Cucumber Salad Recipe

Craving a vibrant and flavorful salad? This Sweet Heat Cucumber Salad, inspired by Maggi Taste of Asia's sweet chili sauce, is the perfect dish! A refreshing mix of crisp cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, and zesty lime, tossed in a spicy-sweet chili sauce and crunchy peanuts. Get ready for a taste sensation that's both quick and incredibly addictive! Perfect as a side dish or a light lunch.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 45.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet Heat Cucumber Salad

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How to Make Sweet Heat Cucumber Salad

  1. Thinly slice 1 large cucumber and 1/2 cup of red bell pepper. Finely chop 1/4 cup red onion.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of lime juice, 3 tablespoons of Maggi Taste of Asia sweet chili sauce, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  4. Gently toss all ingredients to ensure they are evenly coated.
  5. Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. (For best results, refrigerate for 2-3 hours)
  6. Before serving, sprinkle 1/4 cup of roasted peanuts over the salad.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

1g

Carbs

2g