Cucumber Noodles + Spicy Sesame Soy Dressing

Cucumber noodles are incredible. If you’ve never had them,  you need to go try them right now.

It’s ok if you’ve never had the pleasure of enjoying cucumber noodles. I won’t judge. How could I? It’s not like I ever had them until about a week ago. Sometimes I question why I’ve waited so long in my life to try certain things. Well, if you want to call 32 years a long time, then we can say I waited a long time. But in reality, 32 years really isn’t a long time. But I think it’s a long time after I try certain foods for the first time.

WAIT? You’ve never had a cucumber before? Yes, silly. I’ve had a cucumber before. In fact, I’ve had cucumbers many times. Just not in noodle form.

Cucumber Noodles with Sesame Soy Dressing

I decided to give cucumber noodles a try after seeing this Cucumber Noodles with Peanut Sauce recipe by Two Peas & Their Pod. The recipe mentioned that a julienne peeler could be used to make the noodles. YES! I have one of those, I exclaimed. **update** I now own a spiralizer and use it for spiralizing cucumbers. It makes like so much easier.

This recipe was easy to make and came together in under 20 minutes. It’s flavorful, low fat and low calorie. You may serve it as a side dish or enjoy it as a light main dish.

Cucumber Noodles + Spicy Sesame Soy Dressing

Yield: 6

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

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Ingredients

• 3 medium to large cucumbers
• 2 large carrot, peeled

For the dressing:

• 1 clove of garlic
• Juice from half a lime
• 1/2 tbsp mirin
• 1/2 C soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
• 1 - 2 tsp sriracha
• 1 tsp honey
• Cilantro for garnish
• Red pepper flakes for garnish

Instructions

1. Using a julienne peeler, slice the cucumbers. Do this by laying the cucumber and carrots down lengthwise and running the peeler across the top of the cucumbers and then carrots. For the cucumbers, once you get near the seeds, rotate it and repeat the process. Place the noodles in a bowl.
2. Make the dressing by whisking the remaining ingredients, minus the cilantro and red pepper flakes, together in a jar. You probably won't need to use all of the dressing but you can store it in the refrigerator in an air tight container for 7 days.
3. Toss the noodles in your desired amount of dressing and serve in bowls. Garnish with the cilantro and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 80 Total Fat: 3g Carbohydrates: 10g Protein: 3g