Easy 5-min. Korean Cucumber Salad
Looking for a quick side dish? This easy Korean cucumber salad is ready in just 5 minutes. You get crisp cucumbers coated in a sweet, savory, spicy dressing with a refreshing crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber or 2 mini persian cucumbers
Dressing:
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon gochugaru fine grind kind
- 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted kind
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted kind
Instructions
- Trim the ends from the cucumbers and slice them into ¼-inch-thick pieces. Pat the slices dry with paper towels, then transfer them to a large bowl.
- Combine all the listed dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Pour the dressing over the sliced cucumbers.
- Mix until the cucumbers are evenly coated in the dressing. Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 539mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 751IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg