Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring crisp cucumbers coated in a zesty Korean dressing that perfectly balances flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Persian or English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon gochugaru chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 scallions, chopped
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers thinly.
- Prepare the dressing by combining rice vinegar, gochugaru chili flakes, sesame oil, garlic, and sugar in a mixing bowl. Whisk until blended.
- Toss the cucumber slices in the dressing until coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
For best flavor, make this salad a few hours in advance. It pairs wonderfully with grilled meats and spicy dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg