Korean Cucumber Salad: Easy, Refreshing Side for Every Meal
A light and refreshing Korean Cucumber Salad that adds the perfect crunch to any meal. Quick and easy to make, this side dish will become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a bowl.
- Sprinkle salt over the cucumbers and let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
- Rinse the cucumbers under cold water and drain well.
- Add the cucumbers to the vinegar mixture and toss to coat.
- Stir in sesame seeds and green onions.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar and vinegar to taste based on your preference.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Korean Cucumber Salad, Side Dish, Refreshing Salad