Asian Cucumber "Noodle" Salad

Name: Asian Cucumber "Noodle" Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 3 large cucumbers (about 2½ pounds), washed, dried and cut into “noodles” or ribbons; 3 medium carrots, shredded or julienned (about 6 ounces, may substitute pre-shredded carrots); 3 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced; 3 Tbsp. coconut aminos (may substitute tamari if not Whole30); 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil; 3 Tbsp. rice wine vinegar; ½ tsp. ground ginger (such as Simply Organic); ½ tsp. garlic powder (such as Simply Organic); Salt to taste; 1½ tsp. black or white sesame seeds

4 steps

Prep:20min

Looking for a veg-forward, no-cook side dish that complements any protein? We’ve got you covered with this Asian Cucumber “Noodle” Salad.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:36:15 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories141.6 kcal (7%)

Total Fat7.8 g (11%)

Carbs18.5 g (7%)

Sugars9.3 g (10%)

Protein2.6 g (5%)

Sodium632.4 mg (32%)

Fiber2.9 g (10%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

3cucumbers

large, washed, dried and cut into “noodles” or ribbons

3carrots

medium, shredded or julienned, may substitute pre-shredded carrots

3green onions

white and green parts, thinly sliced

3 Tbspcoconut aminos

may substitute tamari if not whole30

2 Tbsptoasted sesame oil

3 Tbsprice wine vinegar

½ tspground ginger

such as

½ tspgarlic powder

such as

salt

to taste

1 ½ tspblack sesame seeds

or white

Instructions

Step 1

Make the dressing by combining coconut aminos (or tamari), sesame oil, vinegar, ginger, garlic, and garlic powder in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Taste and add salt as needed. Set aside or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Step 2

To make the salad, wash and dry cucumbers (peel, if desired) then cut into “noodles” using a spiral cutter. Alternatively, you can cut the cucumbers into ribbons using a vegetable peeler.

Step 3

Add spiralized cucumbers to a large bowl with carrots and green onions.

Step 4

When ready to serve, pour dressing over vegetables, toss to coat and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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