Cucumbers With A Bang

When it comes to easy appetizers, you just can’t beat a fresh veggie platter. But don’t bore your guests with plain old raw veggies – spice it up with these crazy good cucumbers with a bang!

This recipe takes simple cucumber slices up a notch with a zesty, slightly spicy dressing that’ll have you going back for more. Here’s the deal:

For the cukes:

• 3 cucumbers
• 1 tsp salt

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Sriracha sauce
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper

Slice up your cukes into half moon shapes and toss them with the salt. Let ’em sit for 15 minutes to draw out any bitterness. Rinse and pat dry.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, Sriracha, red pepper flakes, and a pinch each of salt and pepper.

Pour this spicy dressing all over the cucumber slices and mix it up real good with your hands.

Then just grab a fork and dive right in! The cool crunch of the cukes paired with that punchy dressing is crave-worthy. It’ll have your guests’ tastebuds singin’.

Between the spice, tang, and garlic, these cucumbers totally break out of veggie platter mundanity. Your new go-to app is right here. Trust me, once you try this crazy good combo, plain cucumbers will never do!