Description
Fresh, crisp, and bursting with bold Korean-inspired flavors, this Korean Cucumber Salad is the perfect quick side dish for any meal. Tossed in a tangy, savory, and slightly spicy sesame dressing, it’s ready in just 15 minutes and makes an excellent healthy snack, easy side dish, quick lunch addition, dinner side, and meal prep recipe. Whether you’re looking for refreshing food ideas, a simple easy recipe, or flavorful healthy salad recipes, this dish delivers every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Korean or Persian cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes (or gochugaru)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.
- Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10–15 minutes.
- Drain and gently pat the cucumbers dry.
- Whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili flakes, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and sesame seeds.
- Add the cucumbers and green onions to a mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss well.
- Let the salad marinate for 10–20 minutes.
- Garnish with extra sesame seeds and green onions before serving
Notes
- Salting the cucumbers keeps them extra crisp.
- Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Adjust the chili flakes to match your preferred spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 85 calories per serving
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