What happens when you put salt on cucumbers?

It draws out the water, so you aren't left with ultra watery salad, that becomes less flavorful. I highly suggest salting the cucumbers with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and placing in a colander over the sink for 20 minutes to allow the excess water to drain.

Is raw cucumber good for you?

You betcha! They are high in vitamins such as Vitamin K and also help to hydrate the body, because they are full of water.

What does the salad taste like?

This salad is really flavorful, with a bit of heat from the sriracha, but you also will get sweetness from the honey, a little earthiness from the sesame oil, and creamy flavor from the mayo. It's a light dish that won't leave you feeling heavy.

How to make the salad spicier?

It's easier to add heat than to take it away. Start with 1 teaspoon of sriracha, taste and add more it you want spicier. If you accidentally add too much heat, add in an extra tablespoon of mayo to balance it.

Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad - Simply Made Eats

Name: Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 long English cucumber or 4 Persian cucumbers, rinsed and dried; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha (depending on the heat you want) You can always add more to taste.; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons soy sauce or coconut aminos; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated; Optional: 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish and Sriracha Mayo for drizzle.

Description

This Spicy Asian Cucumber Salad is full of heat and flavor. In less than 30 minutes, you can create this delicious and healthy dish!

Ingredients

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1 long English cucumber or 4 Persian cucumbers, rinsed and dried
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1-2 teaspoons Sriracha (depending on the heat you want) You can always add more to taste.
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish and Sriracha Mayo for drizzle.

Sriracha Mayo recipe: 3 tablespoons mayo mixed with 2 teaspoon Sriracha

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Instructions

Begin by slicing the cucumbers into thin slices with a knife or a mandoline. I like using a mandoline because they will all be exactly the same size in width. Recommended: Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt over cucumbers and place in colander over the sink for 20 minutes to allow the water to draw out. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess water.
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic and ginger. Whisk together.
Add the cucumbers over the sauce and toss.
Top with sesame seeds if desired and drizzle sriracha mayo over the top of the salad. If you want to make your own like I did, add 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise with 2 teaspoons of sriracha. It does pack some heat.
Enjoy!

Equipment

mandoline

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wusthof knife

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Notes

Salting and removing the extra water from the cucumbers is highly recommended in this recipe. Cucumbers contain a lot of water and the sauce will taste much better when it isn't watered down.

If you use a knife, make sure it's sharp so you can make really thin slices of cucumbers.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: no bake
Cuisine: Asian