Description
Korean Cucumber Salad is a bright and refreshing dish that brings a burst of flavor to any meal. Perfectly crisp cucumbers are combined with a zesty Asian dressing, featuring soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of chili oil for a sweet and spicy kick. This salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 15 minutes—but it’s also versatile enough to serve as an appetizer, side dish, or light snack. Ideal for barbecues or family dinners, this salad showcases the freshness of ingredients while allowing you to customize the spice level to suit your taste. Enjoy the crunchy texture and vibrant flavors that make this Korean Cucumber Salad a must-try for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 mini cucumbers (or 2–3 regular ones)
- 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 (diced, optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix minced garlic, sugar, sesame seeds, green onion, rice vinegar, and oils to create the dressing.
- Slice cucumbers thinly or use a spiralizer. Sprinkle salt over them and let rest for 8-12 minutes.
- Rinse cucumbers under cold water and lay them on paper towels to absorb excess moisture.
- Combine cucumbers with the dressing in a mixing bowl and toss well before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: n/a
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg