Spiral Cucumber Salad

This spiral cucumber salad features a sesame oil and soy dressing, plenty of gochujang red chili flakes, and a very fun way to cut cucumbers into spirals, delicious and beautiful to look at.

overhead view of spiral cut cucumber salad with red pepper flakes and onion in white bowl
Prep Time:
15 mins
Stand Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 6 to 8 mini seedless cucumbers

  • 1/2 yellow or white onion, thinly sliced

  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

  • 2 tablespoons gochugaro (Korean red pepper flakes)

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil

  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, plus more for garnish if desired

Directions

  1.  Place cucumber between two chopsticks or wooden spoon handles and make diagonal cuts 1/8 -inch apart, taking care not to cut all the way through. Flip cucumber over and make cuts straight across on the second side taking care not to cut all the way through. Repeat with remaining cucumbers and place them in a large bowl. Sprinkle cucumbers liberally with salt, being sure to get salt into the crevices. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.

  2. Drain liquid off cucumbers and submerge cucumbers in cold water to rinse off salt. Drain well and place cucumbers on paper towels to dry.

  3. Add cucumbers, onions, garlic, gochugaro, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds to a large bowl; toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Sprinkle with more sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

56 Calories
2g Fat
10g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 56
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 334mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 268mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.