This Cucumber Silk Salad is a refreshing way to enjoy cucumbers. It’s easy to make and has a spicy and tangy dressing.
Serve it as a side with dinner, or add it to a party or holiday spread. It’s not traditional kimchi, but the spicy and tangy flavors are similar.
You can make the cucumber ribbons and dressing ahead of time. Keep them separate and assemble the salad just before serving so the cucumbers stay fresh and crunchy.
How to Make Cucumber Silk Salad
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 medium cucumbers
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup mirin
- 2 tbsp chili oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 stalk green onion, finely chopped
- ½ tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Slice the cucumbers lengthwise into very thin strips, about 0.5 mm thick. Use a mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler to get even slices.
2. Gather a few cucumber slices and gently roll them into a spiral. Repeat with the remaining cucumber slices.
3. Arrange the cucumber ribbons close together in a large glass serving dish.
4. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, chili oil, honey, garlic, and green onion.
5. Pour the dressing evenly over the cucumber ribbons. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Serve chilled!
Cucumber Silk Salad
Ingredients
Method
- Slice the cucumbers lengthwise into very thin strips, about 0.5 mm thick. Use a mandoline slicer or vegetable peeler to get even slices.
- Gather a few cucumber slices and gently roll them into a spiral. Repeat with the remaining cucumber slices.
- Arrange the cucumber ribbons close together in a large glass serving dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, chili oil, honey, garlic, and green onion.
- Pour the dressing evenly over the cucumber ribbons. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds.