Spiral Cucumber Salad
Are you looking for a light and refreshing summer salad?If so, you’ve come to the right place! Spiral cucumber salad is a delicious and nutritious dish perfect for any summer gathering.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 203kcal
Equipment
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
- 8 mini cucumbers spiral-cut
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tsp red chili peppers
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 2 cups white rice cooked and kept warm for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Spiral-cut Mini Cucumbers: Spiral-cut the mini cucumbers.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together minced garlic, red chili peppers, sesame seeds, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
- Combine Cucumbers and Sauce: In a large bowl, toss the spiral-cut cucumbers with the prepared sauce until the cucumbers are well-coated.
- Serve Over Warm White Rice: Divide the warm, cooked white rice among serving plates. Top the rice with the spiral-cut cucumbers and drizzle any remaining sauce over the dish.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with additional sesame seeds or sliced green onions for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use freshly spiralized cucumbers for the best flavor.
- You can make the dressing ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can use a julienne peeler or a vegetable peeler to make the cucumber noodles.
- For extra flavor, add thinly sliced red onion or diced bell peppers.
- To make the salad heartier, add cooked quinoa or farro.
- If you don’t have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead.