Description
Korean Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that brings a burst of flavor to any meal. With its crisp cucumbers and a tantalizing blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy dressing, this salad is the perfect accompaniment for summer barbecues, family dinners, or as a light snack. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, you can adjust the spice level to suit your taste preferences. Serve it alongside grilled meats or as part of a colorful appetizer spread for a delightful culinary experience. This salad not only enhances your meals but also adds a healthy option that’s low in calories yet rich in flavor. Discover how simple ingredients can create such an exquisite dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 mini cucumbers (or 2–3 regular cucumbers)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2–3 tsp chili oil (to taste)
- 3 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Optional: sesame seeds and diced green onions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil to make the dressing.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly using a spiralizer or knife. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 8-12 minutes.
- Rinse cucumbers under water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Toss cucumbers with the dressing until well coated. Serve topped with sesame seeds and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg