Korean Cucumber Salad: Easy & Refreshing for Your Summer Table
A light and refreshing Korean cucumber salad perfect for summer meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Thinly slice the cucumbers and sprinkle with salt. Let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic.
- After 10 minutes, rinse the cucumbers under cold water and drain well.
- Toss the cucumbers with the dressing and add sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to preference.
- For an extra kick, add a dash of chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Korean Cucumber Salad, Refreshing Salad, Summer Salad, Cucumber Salad Recipe