🥒 Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad 🌶️✨

A refreshing, crunchy salad with bold Korean flavors—perfect as a side dish or light snack!

Ingredients

• 4 Persian cucumbers or 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Prepare Cucumbers: Sprinkle cucumber slices with salt. Let sit 10 minutes to draw out moisture. Drain and pat dry.
2. Make Dressing: Whisk rice vinegar, soy sauce, gochugaru, sugar, sesame oil, and garlic until smooth.
3. Combine: Add cucumbers, green onions, and sesame seeds to a bowl. Toss with dressing until evenly coated.
4. Chill & Serve: Refrigerate at least 20 minutes. Serve chilled for maximum flavor.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: ~15 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Kcal: ~70 kcal per serving

✨ Crisp, spicy, and tangy—this Korean cucumber salad is the ultimate refreshing side dish!