Korean Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and quick Korean-style cucumber salad, perfect as a side dish for any meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- cloves garlic minced (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Thinly slice the cucumbers. Place them in a colander and sprinkle with 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Let sit for 10-15 minutes to draw out excess water. Gently squeeze out any remaining water from the cucumbers.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, red pepper flakes (if using), and minced garlic (if using).
- Add the prepared cucumbers to the dressing and toss to coat. Allow to marinate for at least 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish.
Notes
This salad is best served fresh. You can adjust the sweetness and spice to your liking.