This is sure to motivate you to scoop up all the cucumbers you can get your hands on this season!
A cold, spicy dish like this noodle salad goes great alongside sushi or curry. Best of all, it comes together with no cooking at all and only takes a few minutes to make.
Fresh Cucumber Noodles + Cashews & Mint
Ingredients
1 large English cucumber (about 14 inches)
1 small Serrano pepper (very thinly sliced)
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon plum vinegar
1 teaspoon mirin
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup crushed cashews
1 tablespoon sliced chives
Serves 2
Directions
Run the cucumber through a Vegetti or break it down using a serrated peeler. (Alternately, it would be just fine to thinly slice the cucumber or to cut it into matchsticks. It’s your call.) In a large bowl, toss the cucumber, Serrano pepper, ginger, soy, vinegar, mirin, and sesame oil together until everything is well-coated. Place onto a plate to serve family-style or divide between two bowls for individual servings. Garnish with mint, cashews, and chives.
