Ingredients
3 large cucumbers (about 2ยฝ pounds)
3 medium carrots (about 6 ounces)
3 green onions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons coconut aminos (can substitute tamari)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons vinegar
ยฝ teaspoon ginger
ยฝ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt to taste
1ยฝ teaspoons sesame seeds (optional, can be served with a little chili oil)
Instructions
1-First, prepare the dressing by combining 3 tablespoons coconut aminos (or tamari), 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 3 tablespoons vinegar, ยฝ teaspoon ginger, and ยฝ teaspoon garlic powder in a small bowl; whisk to combine and add salt as needed. Set aside or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
2-Second, wash and dry the 3 large cucumbers (peel if desired), then cut them into noodles using a spiral cutter or into ribbons using a vegetable peeler.
3-Third, place the spiralized cucumbers in a large bowl along with the 3 medium carrots (shredded or julienned) and 3 green onions (thinly sliced).
4-Fourth, when ready to serve, pour the dressing over the vegetables, toss to coat, and sprinkle with 1ยฝ teaspoons sesame seeds.
5-Fifth, add the dressing to the vegetables within a few hours of serving to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
Last Step:
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๐ฅ For easier carrot prep, use pre-shredded carrots, a julienne peeler, or a spiralizer.
๐ง Prepare the cucumbers, carrots, and green onions up to 2 days ahead and store refrigerated.
๐ฅข Dress only the portion you plan to eat right away to avoid watery leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 158 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
