Spicy Pasta Cucumber Salad

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
26%
Spicy Pasta Cucumber Salad
20 min.
6
224kcal

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Are you in search of a refreshing yet spicy side dish to elevate your mealtime experience? Look no further than our Spicy Pasta Cucumber Salad! This vibrant and zesty dish combines the delightful crunch of fresh cucumbers with the hearty texture of linguine, making it a perfect complement to any main course or a satisfying standalone meal.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a delicious dish that not only tantalizes your taste buds but is also vegetarian and dairy-free, ensuring everyone can enjoy it. The addition of dark sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds adds a rich, nutty flavor, while the crushed red pepper provides a delightful kick that will awaken your senses.

Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or just looking to spice up your weeknight dinners, this salad is flexible and delightful. The combination of green onions, honey, and miso dressing creates a unique, savory-sweet flavor that’s hard to resist. Plus, with only 224 calories per serving, you can enjoy this dish guilt-free! So gather your ingredients and get ready to savor a unique blend of flavors with our Spicy Pasta Cucumber Salad!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • cups cucumber seeded thinly sliced
  • teaspoons sesame oil dark
  • cup green onions thinly sliced
  • tablespoon honey 
  • ounce pasta fresh
  • tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce white (soybean paste)
  • tablespoon rice vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons sesame seed toasted
  • tablespoon water hot

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Combine first 10 ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Cut linguine into thirds; cook according to directions.
  3. Drain; rinse with cold water. Toss pasta with cucumber mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Calories224kcal
Protein13.55%
Fat16.8%
Carbs69.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.71
Glycemic Load
14.88
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.274347833965%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.23mg
Quercetin
1.78mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:223.55kcal
11.18%
Fat:4.2g
6.46%
Saturated Fat:0.61g
3.83%
Carbohydrates:39.18g
13.06%
Net Carbohydrates:36.13g
13.14%
Sugar:5.68g
6.32%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:302.11mg
13.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.62g
15.24%
Selenium:28.58µg
40.82%
Vitamin K:41.46µg
39.49%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.63%
Copper:0.37mg
18.54%
Phosphorus:140.42mg
14.04%
Magnesium:54.85mg
13.71%
Fiber:3.05g
12.19%
Iron:1.72mg
9.57%
Folate:37.12µg
9.28%
Potassium:307.3mg
8.78%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.19%
Zinc:1.19mg
7.94%
Calcium:75.55mg
7.55%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.3%
Vitamin C:5.99mg
7.26%
Vitamin A:329.2IU
6.58%
Vitamin B3:1.13mg
5.64%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.19%
Vitamin B5:0.43mg
4.33%
Vitamin E:0.34mg
2.28%
Source:My Recipes