Korean Cucumber Salad: Easy, Refreshing Recipes for Every Meal
A quick and refreshing Korean Cucumber Salad perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Thinly slice the cucumbers and place them in a bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt and let them sit for 15 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil.
- After 15 minutes, drain excess water from cucumbers.
- Add the vinegar mixture to the cucumbers and toss well.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Adjust sweetness according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Korean Cucumber Salad, refreshing salad, easy recipes, vegetable side dish