Refreshing Korean Cucumber Salad Recipe (Print Version)

Enjoy a light, crisp, and tangy Korean cucumber salad with this easy recipe. Perfect for summer! Ready in minutes.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Korean
Dietary: Vegan, Gluten-Free (with modifications)

# Ingredients:

→ Cucumber Salad Ingredients

01 - 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
04 - 1 tablespoon vinegar
05 - 1 teaspoon minced garlic
06 - 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
07 - Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Wash and slice cucumbers thinly. Measure dressing ingredients and toast sesame seeds if desired.
02 - Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl.
03 - Pour the dressing over sliced cucumbers and toss to coat evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
04 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy chilled!

# Notes:

01 - Toast sesame seeds for richer flavor. Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and extra crunch.

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - knife
02 - mixing bowl
03 - whisk
04 - mandoline slicer (optional)

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 89 per serving
Total Fat: 6g
Total Carbohydrate: 7g
Protein: 2g

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