Spiralized Sesame Cucumber Salad
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4.9
Spiralized Sesame Cucumber Salad
Description
The recipe begins by whisking together toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, kosher salt, and red chili flakes to make a balanced dressing featuring sweet, sour, and spicy notes with a rich sesame aroma. The cucumbers, prepared either spiralized for texture or simply sliced, are tossed in this dressing to soak up the flavors without losing their crispness.
Optional garnishes of toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions contribute additional layers of flavor and texture, enhancing the salad’s presentation. The dish is served chilled and offers a refreshing contrast typical of cucumber salads, suitable as a light appetizer or side.
The recipe notes caution that sodium content can vary depending on the added salt and optional ingredients, suggesting adjustment to taste.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil toasted
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes or more, depending on how spicy you like it
- 2 cucumber spiralized (or sliced
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional, toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions
- green onions for garnish (optional, toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Whisk together first five ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Add prepared cucumbers; toss to coat
- Top with toasted sesame seeds and green onions, if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes to control the spiciness according to your preference.
- To add crunch and flavor, toast the sesame seeds before sprinkling on the salad.
- Use fresh green onions for garnish to add a mild sharpness and color contrast.
- This salad is best served chilled and can be made a short time ahead to let flavors meld.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 587mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 145IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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