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10-Minute Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad

A crisp, spicy, and refreshing Korean cucumber salad tossed in a bold gochugaru dressing ready in just 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 side servings
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 large cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
Dressing
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1-2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar or honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds toasted
  • 2 green onions sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon or tongs

Method
 

  1. Slice cucumbers thinly and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Drain and gently squeeze excess water from cucumbers.
  3. Mix garlic, gochugaru, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl.
  4. Add cucumbers and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Top with sesame seeds and green onions.
  6. Serve immediately or chill briefly for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Best served fresh for maximum crunch. Adjust spice level by controlling gochugaru amount.

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