Crisp cucumber, fresh coriander and crunchy peanuts come together with a creamy peanut-soy dressing in this Asian Crunchy Cucumber Salad from Bibi Aysha Laher. Ready in minutes and served chilled, it’s the perfect light side dish with a touch of heat from chilli flakes.

Ingredients

For the salad:

• 1 large cucumber, finely sliced
• 2 tbsp spring onions, finely sliced
• ¼ cup coriander leaves, finely chopped
• 2 tsp chilli flakes
• ¼ cup small, salted peanuts

For the salad dressing:

• 1 tbsp smooth peanut butter
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 3 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp boiling hot water

Method

1. Add the cucumbers, spring onions, coriander leaves and peanuts to a bowl and mix together.
2. Add all the salad dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
3. Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss.
4. Sprinkle chilli flakes over the top.
5. Serve chilled and enjoy!

This is another recipe by Bibi Aysha Laher.