Who says your salad can’t have a little kick? This spicy cucumber salad slaps you with heat, then cools you down with a rich coffee ice cream sundae. Picture this: a refreshing, crisp cucumber tossed with fiery spices, followed by the soothing, creamy goodness of espresso ice cream. If that doesn’t scream “sophisticated indulgence,” I don’t know what does. One minute you’re sweating it out from the spice, the next, you’re sinking into coffee ice cream heaven. This is not your grandma’s salad and dessert combo. No, this is an experience. A complex one, but an experience nonetheless.
Spicy Cucumber Salad with Coffee Ice Cream Sundae
A tantalizing balance of spice and cool creaminess, where crisp cucumber salad meets the indulgence of coffee ice cream sundaes.
Ingredients
For the Spicy Cucumber Salad:
- 2 cucumbers thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1-2 fresh red chilies sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Coffee Ice Cream Sundae:
- 2 cups coffee ice cream
- 1/4 cup whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1 tablespoon crushed nuts optional
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder for garnish
Instructions
For the Spicy Cucumber Salad:
- Slice cucumbers and red onion thinly.
- Toss them together in a large mixing bowl.
- Slice the red chilies and add them to the mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
For the Coffee Ice Cream Sundae:
- Scoop coffee ice cream into serving glasses.
- Top with whipped cream and drizzle chocolate syrup generously.
- Sprinkle with crushed nuts (optional).
- Garnish with a pinch of espresso powder for extra kick.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 350Total Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 8%
- Vitamin C: 12%
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 4%
- Potassium: 8%
Additional Notes/Tips
- If you want to turn the heat up on the salad, add more chilies or a dash of hot sauce.
- Make sure your ice cream is soft enough to scoop easily but not melting when served.
- Swap the nuts for a chocolate shavings garnish for extra decadence.
