Refreshing and Crunchy Asian-Inspired Cucumber Salad with Peanuts

This Asian cucumber and peanut salad is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, combining crisp cucumber slices with a savory and nutty peanut dressing. It's a refreshing and light dish that is great as a side salad or even as a light meal on its own.

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Directions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and ginger to make the dressing.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cucumber slices and chopped peanuts.
3. Pour the dressing over the cucumber and peanut mixture and toss to coat evenly.
4. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.

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