Spicy Cucumber Salad Recipe

This spicy cucumber salad recipe is an easy gluten-free side dish that’s made with less than ten ingredients. With a little sweet + heat, you’ll love the flavor combo in this recipe.

INGREDIENTS

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First, use the flat blade on your spiralizer and cut the cucumbers into thin ribbons. Add the cut cucumbers to a large mixing bowl.

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Next, remove the radishes from their leaves, then thinly slice and add to the mixing bowl.

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Add the rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, sugar, and red pepper flakes to the bowl and toss to coat.

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Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

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If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can simply slice the cucumbers into thin slices.

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