Name: Spiral Spicy Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 6 mini cucumbers; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup red onions, chopped; 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar; 3 tablespoons hot honey, such as Mike’s Hot Honey®; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

Spiral Spicy Cucumber Salad

This spiral-cut spicy cucumber salad features crisp, refreshing mini cucumbers with just the right balance of ingredients. The spiral cut not only makes the salad look a little fancy, but allows the cucumbers to absorb the dressing better for fuller flavor.

30 min total 15 min prep 6 61 cal

Instructions

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1 To spiral the cukes, place one between 2 chopsticks, and cut down into thin straight slices on the top. Flip the cucumber and make cuts at a 45 degree angle (diagonally) on the other side. This procedure allows the cucumbers to fan. Be sure that with each cut, the knife is hitting the chopsticks, so you don’t cut all the way through. Repeat with remaining cukes.
2 Place spiraled cucumbers in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, and gently rub salt in. Set aside to draw out moisture, but no longer than 10 minutes to avoid over softening. Rinse well with cold water to remove salt, and pat dry with a paper towel. Return to the bowl, and add onions.
3 For dressing, whisk vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, fish sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl until well combined. Pour dressing over cucumber-onion mixture, and gently toss until well coated.
4 Let cucumbers sit at room temperature for about 5 to 10 minutes, or cover and move to the fridge until ready to serve. Gently toss again before serving.