Description
This vibrant Gin Extractger Asian Cucumber Noodle Salad combines crisp cucumber noodles with zesty non-alcoholic gin extractger for a refreshing dish. Perfect for summer picnics or light lunches, this salad bursts with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 English cucumbers
- 200g rice noodles
- 1/4 cup cilantro
- 1/4 cup mint
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup non-alcoholic gin alternative
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 100g tofu or edamame (optional)
- 100g shredded cooked chicken or sliced beef (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumber Noodles: Start by spiralizing the cucumbers into noodle shapes. If you don’t have a spiralizer, a julienne peeler works just fine. Place the cucumber noodles in a colander and sprinkle them lightly with salt.
- Cook the Rice Noodles: While the cucumbers are draining, cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the non-alcoholic gin alternative, sesame oil, lime juice, soy sauce, and honey (or agave syrup for a vegan option).
- Toss Everything Together: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained cucumber noodles, cooked rice noodles, and fresh herbs. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss everything together.
- Add Protein (Optional): If you’re including tofu, edamame, or cooked beef, fold it into the salad at this stage.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Garnish with additional herbs or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- This salad can be enjoyed immediately, or let it chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes for a more refreshing taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cucumber, Salad, Gin Extractger, Healthy, Summer Dish