Spicy Cucumber Salad Recipe – Made in 10 Minutes

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This Cucumber Salad packs a spicy kick. Perfect for summer barbecues and picnics. A combination of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and chili pepper flakes. Spice up your next BBQ with this simple and refreshing salad!

Spicy Cucumber Salad Recipe – Made in 10 Minutes

Summertime flavors are in the air. As your summer garden evolves over each week, soon being able to handpick fresh tomatoes & cucumbers, this salad will be on your table.

We have already started picking our fresh tomatoes and cucumbers from our garden and made a lovely salad. Tomatoes from the garden are simply the best. Want to try your hand at it? Here is a great start article from Modern Farmer – “How to Grow your own Tomatoes”

As far back as I can remember, this Cucumber Salad has been served at every barbecue or picnic my family has hosted! It has become a staple in our home. I especially love to serve it with Stacked Double Cheeseburger With Bacon. 

My little Emily at age 6 started eating this salad and had absolutely no clue I was using chili peppers in her salad. She has always eaten her entire serving. Keep in mind, she loves fresh veggies (tomatoes are her fav).

What was shocking was she ate it. She absolutely refuses to eat anything that contains heat. I am not going to tell her what I do to make this salad amazing. 

So if you are finding yourself swimming in an abundance of homegrown tomatoes and cucumber, this recipe is a must-try.

Ingredients Needed

• 2 large cucumbers (Sliced)
• 1 large tomato (Chopped)
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp Sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (or use to taste)
• 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar

Let’s Get Started

Please note a full printable recipe with a list of an ingredient below.

This salad starts with fresh crisp cucumbers.  While it’s optional, I often scrape out the seeds of the tomatoes to keep the salad from getting watery. This step is totally optional, and it’s not necessary to scrape them.

I also prefer to use my mandoline slicer instead of cutting my cucumbers with a knife. My personal preference. 

1. On the stovetop, add rice wine vinegar, sugar, salt and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Heat all ingredients until sugar has completely dissolved. Mixing frequently. 
2. Once sugar is dissolved, place in a bowl in the fridge until completely cool.
3. Place sliced cucumber & chopped tomato in salad bowl coat with cooled rice wine vinegar mixture. Toss well to coat.
4. Keep in the fridge at least 4 hours before serving.
5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Summertime Cucumber Salad With a Kick Recipe

Before You Start – Place your cucumbers in the refrigerator to cool for about 2 hours. This Cucumber salad goes well with grilled meats, burgers, fish, or just on its own!

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Other Summertime Favorite Meal Ideas

Summertime Watermelon Salad Recipe

Stacked Double Cheeseburger With Bacon

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad