- Calories 12
- Caloriesfromfat 30%
- Fat 0.4g
- Satfat 0.1g
- Monofat 0.1g
- Polyfat 0.1g
- Protein 0.3g
- Carbohydrate 2g
- Fiber 0.5g
- Cholesterol 0.0mg
- Iron 0.1mg
- Sodium 119mg
- Calcium 7mg
Korean Cucumber Salad
This Asian-inspired cucumber salad is an easy way to use up fresh cucumbers, and makes a delightful summertime side.
How to Make It
Step 1
Combine cucumber and salt, tossing well. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes. Drain and squeeze dry.
Step 2
Combine cucumber, onions, rice vinegar, sugar, crushed red pepper, and sesame oil. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Chef's Notes
Use a mandoline or food processor to slice the cucumber uniformly thin. Salting the cucumber causes it to wilt and draws out excess moisture. It also gives the dish a pickled quality similar to kimchi, Korea's spicy and pungent fermented cabbage condiment.
kzhwang's Review
Make this all the time. Follow the recipe as is except use Korean red pepper flakes. My "go to" side dish with the amazing Bulgogi Burgers (also from CL). Yummy!
Keiko123's Review
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coloradojenn's Review
I thought this was way too much salt. Otherwise it was pretty good, although I like others better.
earrational's Review
I pureed this so my infant could eat it too. Because I didn't need to wilt my cucumber, I only used 1/4 of the salt and did red pepper flakes to taste. It was still excellent and my little guy loved it!!
Belladonna714's Review
This salad is sooo yummy! The flavor reminds me a little of that delicious seaweed salad you get at a japanese restuarant. In fact, I may even try the dressing on some seaweed. I made this exactly as directed. I would make this again!
MadeyClan's Review
This is a great, cool summer salad. We loved it. I cut the cucumber very thin and chose not to salt them and it turned out perfectly.
katiebakes's Review
This was so good! I used half the amount of red pepper flakes since I don't care for real spicy food and it was perfect for my taste. This is a favorite way to use cucumbers out of the garden.
sherspot's Review