Description
Korean Cucumber Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings a burst of flavor to your meals. Perfect as a light side dish or appetizer, this salad features crisp cucumbers tossed in a delicious Asian dressing. With just the right balance of tanginess and heat, it’s an ideal accompaniment for grilled meats, rice dishes, or even as a crunchy topping in tacos. Quick to prepare and customizable to your spice preference, this delightful salad is sure to impress family and friends alike. Enjoy it chilled for the ultimate summer refreshment!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 mini cucumbers (or 2–3 regular cucumbers, sliced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2–3 tsp chili oil (adjust for heat)
- 3 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Optional: sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing minced garlic, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly using a sharp knife or spiralizer. Sprinkle with salt and let them sit for 8-12 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse the salted cucumbers under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Combine the cucumbers with the marinade in a mixing bowl and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg