Korean-Style Cucumber Salad
Experience the refreshing flavors of Korea with this vibrant cucumber salad. Crisp cucumbers, bright green onions, and toasted sesame seeds come together in a tangy, slightly spicy dressing, creating the perfect side dish to complement any meal, especially Korean barbecue.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
8 g
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Fiber
2 g
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Protein
3 g
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Saturated Fat
1 g
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Sodium
15 mg
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Sugar
3 g
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Fat
7 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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2 mins
In a medium bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. (2 minutes)
02 Step
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5 mins
Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the sesame seeds and reduce the heat to medium. Toast the sesame seeds until they are fragrant and golden brown, being careful not to burn them. (5 minutes)
03 Step
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1 mins
Use a slotted spoon to remove the toasted sesame seeds from the oil and stir them into the vinegar mixture. This will infuse the dressing with a nutty aroma. (1 minute)
04 Step
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3 mins
Add the thinly sliced cucumber, sliced green onions, and julienned carrot to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are evenly coated. (3 minutes)
05 Step
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30 mins
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. For a more intense flavor, refrigerate for up to 30 minutes. (5-30 minutes)
For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of sugar to the dressing.
If you don't have red pepper flakes, a dash of your favorite hot sauce will work as a substitute.
To save time, you can use a mandoline to thinly slice the cucumber and julienne the carrot.
This salad is best served chilled. The longer it sits, the more the flavors will develop.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.0/ 5 ( 172 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Andreane Rempel
Jan 15, 2024This salad is so easy to make and tastes just like what I had in Korea!
Theo Harber
Dec 20, 2023I love the subtle heat from the red pepper flakes. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
Yadira Leffler
Dec 7, 2022The toasted sesame seeds really make this salad special.
Fleta Roberts
Nov 9, 2022I made this to go with bulgogi and it was a huge hit!