Description
Looking for a refreshing and vibrant side dish that’s both healthy and easy to prepare? This Spiral Cucumber Salad is the perfect addition to your summer gatherings, picnics, or dinner parties. With its stunning spiral presentation and a delightful blend of Korean flavors, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also tantalizes the taste buds. The crispness of mini cucumbers, combined with a spicy, tangy dressing featuring gochugaru, creates an exhilarating taste experience. Enjoy it on its own, or pair it with grilled meats or rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 mini cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Spiralize the cucumbers using chopsticks to guide your cuts for even spirals.
- In a mixing bowl, sprinkle salt over the spiraled cucumbers and let them sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse and pat dry the cucumbers.
- Combine garlic, green onion, rice vinegar, gochugaru, sesame oil, sugar, and sesame seeds with the cucumbers in the mixing bowl.
- Gently mix to coat all cucumber spirals with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired before serving fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg