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Simple Korean Cucumber Salad

Simple Korean Cucumber Salad

This Simple Korean Cucumber Salad is a refreshing dish with a perfect balance of flavors, featuring cucumbers, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 60 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium cucumber (Japanese, English, Persian, Pickling)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (Jin Ganjang)
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Korean red chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions (chopped)

Instructions
 

  • Slice cucumbers into thin slices. Around ⅛ inch (3 mm).
  • Mix soy sauce, vinegar and sugar in a bowl. Pour soy vinegar into the bowl with cucumbers.
  • Then, add ½ teaspoon chili powder and sesame seeds. Mix and taste. Add more chili powder if you want.
  • Add chopped green onions and mix again.
  • Serve immediately for the most fresh and crunchy cucumber flavor. Optionally, let it sit for 10-15 minutes for the cucumbers to absorb the dressing before serving.

Notes

Refrigerate for a few days and serve cold. Freshen it up with additional green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 468mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 425IUVitamin C: 6.4mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 0.6mg
Keyword Healthy Side Dish, refreshing salad, Simple Korean Cucumber Salad
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