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Snake Salad - Halloween Salad Recipe

My Snake Salad is a fun Halloween salad recipe that is loaded with flavor and frightfully delightful. Save this idea to Pinterest now so you can make it for Halloween or any slithering kind of event!
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian American
Keyword: Halloween Salad, Halloween Salad Recipe, Snake Salad
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 - 8 people
Author: Rachel

Ingredients

Ingredients for the snake salad

  • 2-3 English Cucumbers You will only need 2 for the body but 3 is a good idea for making extra cuts, curve cuts, etc.
  • 3 Persian cucumbers
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 10 mushrooms, whole or 5 mushrooms sliced

Ingredients for the dressing

  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce If you prefer low sodium use that
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp shallots, minced
  • 1/2 Tbsp grated or pureed ginger
  • 1 large piece of garlic, grated
  • 1/2 Tbsp Sriracha
  • 1/2 Tbsp Tuxedo sesame seeds
  • 1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp sea salt (or to taste)

Instructions

  • Combine all the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake them to combine.
  • Arrange the cucumber on a platter how you want it. Add the eyes and tongue.
  • Scatter the red pepper around the platter and place the mushrooms.
  • Pour the dressing onto the platter and serve immediately.