Fresh cucumbers, red onion, and crunchy peanuts in a citrus vinaigrette. |
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin or 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 2 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts, chopped
- 2 cucumbers, seeded and sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, about 1 lime
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped, optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add ground cumin or cumin seeds and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add chopped peanuts and continue to cook until oil just begins to bubble.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Combine cucumbers, onions, lime juice, and red pepper flakes, if using in large bowl.
- Add cooled peanuts, cilantro, if using, and mix to combine.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to three days .
Notes
Change it Up
- Add 1 tablespoon chopped garlic or chili garlic sauce in Step 2.
- Add sliced green onions and fresh sliced red bell peppers in Step 4.
- Add 1 tablespoon peanut butter in Step 2 for added flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 60calCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgFiber: 1g