Best Carrots Cucumbers With Sweet Chili Sauce Recipes

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CUCUMBER SALAD WITH THAI SWEET CHILI VINAIGRETTE



Cucumber Salad With Thai Sweet Chili Vinaigrette image

Cool, spicy, and sweet.

Provided by maryelle

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
1 pinch salt to taste
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 green onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk rice vinegar, chili sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic together in a small bowl; season with salt.
  • Combine cucumber and onion in a separate bowl. Pour vinegar mixture over cucumber and onion mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 87.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

CARROTS & CUCUMBERS WITH SWEET CHILI SAUCE



Carrots & Cucumbers With Sweet Chili Sauce image

This is a lovely, refreshing salad that has a little "kick" to it! AND the contrast of colors between the carrots and cucumbers is really amazing. This salad comes from the Whole Foods Market website.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons light brown sugar or 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb carrot, thinly sliced
1 large cucumber, seeded, halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine water, sugar, vinegar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat to dissolve sugar.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a salad bowl, toss together the carrots and cucumbers, and add the reduced sugar and vinegar syrup.
  • Toss in the cilantro, lime juice and sesame oil.
  • Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.8, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 153.7, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 11.1, Protein 1.1

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