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Korean Cucumber Salad

A refreshing and tangy salad made with crisp cucumbers, seasoned with a spicy and savory dressing, perfect as a side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 medium cucumbers sliced thinly
  • 1 cup radishes thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions scallions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru Korean red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Slice the cucumbers and radishes thinly and chop the green onions.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, gochugaru, sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the sliced cucumbers, radishes, and green onions to the dressing. Toss well to combine.
  2. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For extra crunch, you can add sliced bell peppers or carrots.

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