Best 3 Cucumber Enoki Salad Recipes

Cucumber Enoki Salad is a refreshing and crunchy salad, perfect for any occasion. This healthy and flavorful salad is a great way to incorporate cucumber's freshness, enoki mushroom's earthy flavor, and a variety of other delicious ingredients. With a light dressing and simple preparation, this delectable salad can be enjoyed as a side or main dish.

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CUCUMBER & ENOKI SALAD

Cucumber & Enoki Salad image

Enoki can be difficult to find but when you do try this salad it's good. Enoki are very tiny long stemmed mushroons the head is about 1/8" across. Low calorie recipe Enjoy and spare the waistline

Provided by Bergy

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 large cucumber
2 teaspoons rice wine
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, pressed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 head red leaf lettuce, washed and torn to bite size pieces
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package enoki mushrooms
1/2 cup raw or thawed peas
5 radishes, shredded fine
1 tablespoon lite olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
pepper

Steps:

Peel the cucumber, cut in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
Slice cucumber very thinly and place in a bowl.
Mix together the vinegar, ginger, garlic, sugar and soy, whisk well.
Pour vinegar mixture over the cukes& toss to coat, setaside.
Combine the lettuce, enoki, peas and radishes in a salad bowl toss with oil, lemon juice and pepper to taste.
Add cucumbers and toss again.
Serve.

CRUNCHY CUCUMBER SALAD

Crunchy cucumber salad image

These zingy flavours combine really well with the cool taste of cucumber

Provided by John Torode

Categories Lunch, Side dish

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 small shallot
25g enoki mushroom (available from larger supermarkets or Asian stores)
2 spring onions , thinly sliced diagonally
1 red chilli , deseeded if you like and thinly sliced
2 cucumber
25g beansprouts
2 tsp lime juice
2 tsp white wine vinegar
2 tsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp caster sugar
1 tbsp sesame seeds

Steps:

Thinly slice the shallot and place half in a bowl. The remainder can be fried and used as a garnish, if you like (see below). Add the mushrooms, spring onions and chilli to the bowl, then cover and leave in the fridge until ready to serve.
Just before serving, slice the cucumber into long, thin strips (try using a vegetable peeler to get really thin slices). Toss together with the remaining salad ingredients. Mix together all the dressing ingredients, leave to one side for 5 mins to let the sugar dissolve, then toss half the dressing through the salad. Place in a serving dish and top with the remaining dressing and fried shallots, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

MARINATED ENOKI SALAD

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I love mushrooms! I have to try them all! I got some enoki mushrooms and thought they tasted peppery for a mushroom. I paired them with purple cabbage in this tangy and crunchy oriental salad. I hope you enjoy!

Provided by ChefLee

Categories Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 1 bowl salad, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (3 1/2 ounce) package enoki mushrooms, removed from the base root
2 cups fresh purple cabbage, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 cup canola oil
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
2 green onions, chopped (scallions)
2 tablespoons raw honey

Steps:

Toss the cabbage together with the scallions and enoki in a large salad bowl.
In another bowl; mix together the vinegar, oil, ginger, and honey.
Pour the marinade into the enoki and cabbage mix and toss to coat then serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.2, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 14.4, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 10.6, Protein 1.5

Tips:

Choose fresh and crisp cucumbers: Look for cucumbers that are firm and have a deep green color. Avoid cucumbers that are soft or have yellow spots.
Use thin enoki mushrooms: Thin enoki mushrooms are more tender and delicate than thick ones. If you can only find thick enoki mushrooms, you can cut them in half lengthwise.
Rinse the enoki mushrooms thoroughly: Rinse the enoki mushrooms under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
Use a sharp knife to slice the cucumbers: A sharp knife will help you get thin, even slices of cucumber.
Add the dressing just before serving: The dressing will help to keep the salad fresh and crisp. If you add it too early, the salad will become watery.

Conclusion:

Cucumber enoki salad is a refreshing and delicious salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover cucumbers and enoki mushrooms. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your household.