Spiral Cucumber Salad with Garlic Chili Dressing
Spicy Spiral Cucumber Salad features crisp spiral-cut cucumbers tossed in a tangy, savory chili dressing. Refreshing and lightly fiery, it is perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
3 English cucumbers
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 to 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
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Place cucumber between chopsticks and slice thinly without cutting through.
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Flip and slice diagonally in the opposite direction to create spiral cuts.
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Sprinkle with salt and let rest 15 to 20 minutes.
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Pat dry to remove excess moisture.
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Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, garlic, and chili flakes.
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Toss cucumbers with dressing and let marinate 10 minutes.
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Sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Adjust chili to control heat. Serve fresh for best crunch.