Description
Zucchini noodles sparkle with Mediterranean flair in this light, refreshing keto-friendly dish. Crisp cucumber ribbons dance with herbed olive oil and tangy feta, inviting you to savor summer’s most elegant low-carb creation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cucumbers (large, about 280 grams / 10 ounces each)
Sauce:
- 1 recipe tahini sauce
Seasoning:
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Transform crisp cucumbers into delicate spirals using a spiralizer, creating elegant, ribbon-like noodles with a precise, controlled motion.
- Generously sprinkle kosher salt over the cucumber noodles to draw out excess moisture, allowing them to rest in a fine-mesh strainer positioned over the sink for approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Gently press the cucumber noodles with clean paper towels, absorbing residual liquid and ensuring a light, refreshing texture without compromising their structural integrity.
- Whisk together creamy tahini, freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately or 30 milliliters), minced garlic, and a pinch of sea salt until the sauce reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Adjust the tahini sauce’s thickness by incrementally adding cold water (or 15 milliliters at a time) until achieving the desired silky, drizzle-friendly texture.
- Artfully arrange the drained cucumber noodles on serving plates, creating an elegant base for the vibrant tahini sauce.
- Drizzle the prepared tahini sauce generously over the cucumber noodles, ensuring even coverage and maximum flavor distribution.
- Optional: Garnish with finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley or dill, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for added visual appeal and textural contrast.
Notes
- Pick rock-hard cucumbers for crunchier spirals that won’t turn mushy during prep.
- Sprinkle sea salt over noodles to extract moisture, preventing watery sauce pooling.
- Gently press cucumber strands with clean kitchen towels to remove excess liquid quickly.
- Invest in sharp spiralizing tools for uniform, elegant vegetable ribbons that look professional.
- Consume cucumber noodles within 30 minutes of preparation to maintain optimal freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g