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Copycat Spiral Cucumber Salad

Spiral Cucumber Salad

Kimberly Booker RD
Have you ever had a salad that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a touch of elegance to your dinner table?
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2
Calories 145 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons Salt for draining water
  • 6 Mini Cucumbers or Persian Cucumbers

For the Dressing:

  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar or White Vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Regular Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onion finely sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese Chili Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon White Granulated Sugar

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preparing the Cucumbers

  • Start by slicing off the ends of the mini cucumbers or Persian cucumbers. Place a spiralizer blade suitable for thin noodle-like cuts. Spiralize each cucumber, creating beautiful spirals.

Step 2: Draining the Cucumbers

  • Transfer the spiral-cut cucumbers to a colander and sprinkle them evenly with salt. Allow them to drain for about 15-20 minutes. This process removes excess water and ensures a crisp texture for the salad.

Step 3: Making the Dressing

  • In a bowl, combine regular soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar or white vinegar, Chinese chili oil, white granulated sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and finely sliced green onion. Stir well to create a harmonious blend of flavors.

Step 4: Marinating the Cucumbers

  • Once the cucumbers have drained, gently pat them dry with a paper towel. Transfer the cucumber spirals to a large bowl and pour the dressing over them. Toss the cucumbers in the dressing, ensuring they are evenly coated. Allow the salad to marinate for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 5: Garnishing and Serving

  • Before serving, garnish the spiral cucumber salad with additional sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve it chilled and relish the marvelous burst of flavors.

Notes

  • – For a spicier version, you can increase the amount of Chinese chili oil according to your preference.
  • – To make this salad more visually appealing, consider using a combination of green and purple mini cucumbers.
  • – If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can use a sharp knife to create thin cucumber strips, giving a similar effect.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal
Keyword Spiral Cucumber Salad
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