Cucumber & Peanut Salad

Ingredients:
-1lb cucumbers (2-3 medium sized)
-1/4 cup salted, roasted peanuts, finely chopped
-1tsp red pepper flakes
-3TBS natural, unsalted peanut butter
-2TBS tamari or soy sauce
-2TBS rice vinegar
-1 clove of garlic, grated
-chile oil (optional)
-salt

Steps:
1) Peel cucumbers, remove seeds, cut lengthwise into spears & cut into 2 inch pieces

2) Toss cucumbers with 1/2 tsp salt in a colander & set aside for at least 15 minutes

3) In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, tamari, rice vinegar & garlic.  Can add a tablespoon of water to thin.

4) Mix in salted cucumbers & peanuts.

​5) Add salt to taste & chile oil if using