Korean Cucumber Salad: Easy & Refreshing Recipe for Home Chefs
A delicious and refreshing Korean cucumber salad that’s easy to make, perfect for home chefs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1–2 teaspoons chili flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers thinly and place them in a bowl.
- Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In a separate bowl, mix sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes.
- After 15 minutes, rinse cucumbers and drain well.
- Add the cucumber to the dressing and toss to combine.
- Stir in chopped green onions and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar according to your taste.
- For extra crunch, you can add some sliced carrots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Korean Cucumber Salad, Salad, Korean Cuisine, Refreshing Salad, Easy Recipe