🥒 Zesty “Bang” Cucumber Salad
🛒 Ingredients
2 large cucumbers (thinly sliced)
1 tsp salt (for sweating cucumbers)
For the dressing:
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1–2 tsp sriracha (adjust to spice level)
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp rice vinegar (or lemon juice)
1 tsp honey (optional, for balance)
1 clove garlic (minced)
½ tsp sesame oil
Optional toppings:
Sesame seeds
Chopped green onions
Crushed peanuts
Fresh cilantro
👩🍳 Instructions
Prep the cucumbers
Slice cucumbers thinly (rounds or smashed chunks).
Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10–15 minutes.
Drain and pat dry (this keeps the salad crisp, not watery).
Make the “bang” sauce
In a bowl, mix mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, garlic, and sesame oil.
Taste and adjust spice or sweetness.
Combine
Toss cucumbers with the dressing until evenly coated.
Finish & serve
Sprinkle toppings like sesame seeds or green onions.
Chill for 10 minutes (optional, but makes it even better).
💡 Tips
For extra crunch: add sliced carrots.
Want it lighter? Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
Like it spicy? Add chili flakes or extra sriracha 🔥
