Description
Korean Cucumber Salad is a vibrant, refreshing side dish that brings a delightful crunch to any meal. Perfect for summer barbecues, quick weeknight dinners, or potluck gatherings, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable. With its unique blend of flavors, including garlic, soy sauce, and chili oil, you can adjust the spice level to suit your taste. Made with fresh cucumbers and minimal sugars, it’s a healthy addition to your table. Serve it as a light appetizer or alongside your favorite main course for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 mini cucumbers
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2–3 tsp chili oil
- 3 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
- 3 tbsp green onions (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic, sugar, sesame seeds, green onions, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili oil, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Slice cucumbers thinly and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 8–12 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse cucumbers under cold water and pat dry.
- Combine cucumbers with the marinade in a bowl and toss gently to coat.
- Serve topped with additional sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg