Chilled Sweet and Sour Cucumber Noodles with Toasted Sesame Seeds is a simple dish that is tons of fun to make. However, the dressing is what makes this salad a show stopper. Sweet, savory, and with just a touch of heat. You really won’t believe that the cucumber could taste this good!
Yield: 4 Servings
Total Time: 15 Minutes + Chilling Time
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: N/A
Ingredients
- 4 medium organic cucumbers, rinsed and peeled
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 3/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Directions
With a mandolin or spiralizer, slice the cucumbers into thin ribbons and place in a large bowl.
Add in chopped red onion, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, brown sugar and water. Cover with a plastic wrap and place in the fridge for about 2 hours or until chilled.
Divide the zucchini noodle salad among bowls and top with toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy Chilled Sweet & Sour Cucumber Noodles with Toasted Sesame Seeds!
Nutritional Information per Serving:
Calories: 115; Total Fat: 2.6 g; Carbs: 15.4 g; Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g; Sugars: 7.5 g; Protein: 3 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 8 mg