Description
Korean cucumber salad is a delightful and refreshing cold side dish that brings a burst of flavor to any meal. This easy-to-make recipe features crisp cucumbers marinated in a tangy, savory dressing with just the right amount of spice. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as an accompaniment to your favorite Asian dishes, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also customizable based on your heat preference. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a nutritious addition to any meal that everyone will love.
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
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine minced garlic, sugar, sesame seeds, diced green onions, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili oil.
- Prepare the cucumbers: Thinly slice cucumbers and sprinkle with salt; let sit for 8–12 minutes to release moisture.
- Assemble the salad: Rinse cucumbers to remove excess salt and pat dry. Mix cucumbers with the marinade until evenly coated. Serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg