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    Spiralized Cucumber Sunomono Salad

    Published: Apr 22, 2016 · Modified: Apr 23, 2020 by Whitney Reist · This post may contain affiliate links |

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    Let's take a minute to imagine a luxurious day at the spa while we nosh on this lightly seasoned and ultimately refreshing spiralized cucumber sunomono salad....

    This refreshing spiralized cucumber sunomono salad can be ready in under 5 minutes and is the perfect, EASY side dish to serve with fish or other grilled meats.

    I could use a day at a spa right about now - how about you? My dead and calloused winter skin need some revitalization STAT and I could certainly go for a massage after all the moving/cleaning I've done this month - whew! Spa day was definitely on the brain when I made this salad - the perfect no-cook side dish to serve along a piece of broiled salmon with some steamed rice. It's almost a no-recipe recipe, if you ask me. But we all need those in our arsenal to whip out when time is crunched and bodies are tired. Can I get an amen???

    This refreshing spiralized cucumber sunomono salad can be ready in under 5 minutes and is the perfect, EASY side dish to serve with fish or other grilled meats.

    You may be scratching your head thinking "what in the world is sunomono?" Let me tell you. Sunomono is a traditional Japanese side dish of cucumbers marinated in a mixture of vinegar, sugar, and a few other things; depending on the recipe. I was first introduced to sunomono in my "Cuisine Across Cultures" class during my time in school at Le Cordon Bleu. Cucumbers were never on the top of my list of things I liked at that point; however, my first taste of sunomono quickly changed that!

    This refreshing spiralized cucumber sunomono salad can be ready in under 5 minutes and is the perfect, EASY side dish to serve with fish or other grilled meats.

    This little salad is so refreshing and delicious - I often find myself stealing bites of it throughout the day when I've made some! I'm late to the spiraling game; but thanks to a larger new kitchen and more cabinet space, I recently was able to justify purchasing one. Spiralized cucumber is perfect for this salad if you plan to serve it right away. However, if you plan to eat the salad over a day or two, I'd recommend cutting the cucumber into coins of about ¼'' thick. The cucumber seems to hold its crunch a little better that way. Make this next time you grill out - especially if you are using Asian flavors in your meal!

    This refreshing spiralized cucumber sunomono salad can be ready in under 5 minutes and is the perfect, EASY side dish to serve with fish or other grilled meats.

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    This refreshing spiralized cucumber sunomono salad can be ready in under 5 minutes and is the perfect, EASY side dish to serve with fish or other grilled meats.

    Spiralized Cucumber Sunomono Salad

    This refreshing spiralized cucumber sunomono salad can be ready in under 5 minutes and is the perfect, EASY side dish to serve with fish or other grilled meats.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @sweetcayenne5 or tag #sweetcayenne!
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 Cups

    Ingredients

    • 2 English cucumbers
    • 1 teaspoon coarse ground kosher salt
    • 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar honey, or agave
    • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

    Instructions

    • Cut the ends off of the cucumbers and spiralize them according to the manufacturer’s instructions on your spiralizer. You can alternatively slice the cucumbers into thin rounds if you do not have a spiralizer. Place the cut cucumber into a bowl and sprinkle with kosher salt. Toss to combine. Let the cucumber sit for 10 minutes.
    • Remove the cucumber from the bowl and drain any excess water. Gently dab the cucumber with paper towels to remove extra water. Transfer the cucumber to a serving bowl.
    • Combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar in a small bowl by whisking lightly.
    • Pour the rice vinegar mixture over the cucumber and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and toss again. Serve immediately.
    Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.4g | Protein: 0.6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 0.6mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2.8g | Calcium: 20mg

    Did you make this recipe? I'd love to hear how it turned out for you! Leave a comment below or upload a picture to Instagram or Twitter and tag @sweetcayenne5 - it's always fun to see what you create!

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