Description
A fun and flavorful TikTok-inspired Asian cucumber salad featuring spiral-cut cucumbers tossed in a savory sesame soy dressing with a hint of heat.
Ingredients
- 5 cucumbers
- 3 teaspoons granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
- 2 to 3 tablespoons green onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 3 teaspoons Chinese chili oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 teaspoons salt
Instructions
1. Gather all the ingredients.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, sesame seeds, crushed garlic, and chopped green onion.
3. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil. Mix well and set aside.
4. Cut both ends off each cucumber. Place a cucumber between a pair of chopsticks to prevent cutting all the way through.
5. Make diagonal cuts along the length of the cucumber. Flip it over so the smooth side faces up and make straight perpendicular cuts to create a spiral shape. Repeat with remaining cucumbers.
6. Place the cucumber spirals in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and gently massage. Let sit for 8 to 10 minutes.
7. Rinse the cucumbers under cold water to remove excess salt, then drain well.
8. Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumbers and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
Always cut the cucumbers at an angle first to achieve the spiral effect.
Salting the cucumbers helps draw out moisture and makes them extra crisp.
Rinse up to three times to remove excess salt if needed.
For best flavor, refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the dressing to fully absorb.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 57 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg