Description
Korean cucumber salad is a vibrant and refreshing side dish that brings a delightful crunch to any meal. This easy-to-make salad features crisp cucumbers tossed in a tangy Asian dressing that can be customized to suit your spice preferences. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a light appetizer, this salad is not only delicious but also healthy and low in calories. With its bright flavors and appealing presentation, Korean cucumber salad will impress guests at any gathering or provide a satisfying solo snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 mini cucumbers (or 2–3 regular cucumbers)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2–3 tsp chili oil (adjust for spice level)
- 3 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Optional: sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Slice cucumbers thinly or spiralize them for fun shapes. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 8–12 minutes.
- Rinse the salted cucumbers under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Toss the cucumbers with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and diced green onions before serving chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg