Description
Looking for the best cucumber salad? This easy Korean cucumber salad is quick, healthy, and full of bold flavor! Great for summer BBQs, quick weeknight dinners, or as a fresh snack. A simple, spicy, and easy side dish idea with sesame and chili heat. Try this crunchy, healthy favorite today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 green onion, sliced
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers and toss with salt. Let sit for 20–30 minutes to draw out moisture. Drain and gently squeeze dry.
- In a bowl, mix vinegar, sesame oil, gochugaru, garlic, and sugar until sugar is dissolved.
- Add cucumbers, green onion, and sesame seeds. Toss everything to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes for deeper flavor.
Notes
- Use English or Persian cucumbers for best texture.
- Add extra gochugaru or chili oil for more heat.
- Chilling enhances the flavors.
- Pairs great with Korean BBQ or rice bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg