Easy Spiral Cucumber Salad with Spicy Umami Dressing
Spicy spiral cucumber salad with crisp cucumbers, chili oil, garlic, and sesame dressing. A light, crunchy side dish with bold heat and tang.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2 large cucumbers (Persian or English)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili oil or 1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Spiral cut cucumbers and place in bowl.
- Sprinkle salt and rest for moisture release.
- Drain excess liquid.
- Mix vinegar, soy sauce, chili, oil, garlic, sugar, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss.
- Add sesame seeds and green onions.
- Rest briefly and serve.
Notes
Best served shortly after mixing. Adjust spice level using chili flakes or oil. Keep cucumbers firm for best texture.