Spicy Cucumber Noodle Salad
This Spicy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines crisp, spiralized cucumbers with a bold sweet, salty, spicy, and tangy dressing. It's topped with fresh scallions and sesame seeds for an extra crunch, making it the perfect light side dish or snack. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is both healthy and easy to make, ideal for any occasion.
Equipment
- Spiralizer or julienne peeler
- Mixing bowls
- Knife and Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 3 large cucumbers spiralized or julienned
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp chili oil
- 1 tbsp gochujang Korean red chili paste
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium preferred
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish optional
Instructions
- Spiralize or julienne the cucumbers and place them in a bowl.
- Mix garlic, green onions, chili oil, gochujang, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil together in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and extra green onions, if desired. Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
For a milder salad, reduce the amount of chili oil or gochujang.
• Let the cucumbers marinate for 10-15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
• Add proteins like tofu or shrimp to make it a full meal.
• Garnish with sesame seeds or crushed peanuts for extra texture and flavor.
• Let the cucumbers marinate for 10-15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
• Add proteins like tofu or shrimp to make it a full meal.
• Garnish with sesame seeds or crushed peanuts for extra texture and flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal