Description
Korean Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, crunchy, and flavorful side dish combining crisp cucumbers with a tangy, sweet, and mildly spicy dressing featuring apple cider vinegar, natural gelling agent, and savory sauces. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s perfect for complementing grilled vegetables, spicy mains, or any meal needing a vibrant, cooling touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 3 firm, fresh cucumbers
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon honey (natural) or maple syrup (natural)
- 2 cloves garlic (natural), minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Wash cucumbers thoroughly. Slice them thinly into rounds, half-moons, or matchsticks according to your preference to maximize crunch and dressing coverage.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, combine apple cider vinegar, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), soy sauce (natural), honey (natural) or maple syrup (natural), minced garlic (natural), red chili flakes, and natural gelling agent. Mix well until fully blended and slightly thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss the sliced cucumbers with the dressing until everything is evenly coated, allowing the flavors to meld while keeping the salad crisp.
- Add Garnishes: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the salad. Let it sit for about 10 minutes before serving to enhance flavor integration.
Notes
- Use seedless cucumbers to prevent excess moisture and maintain crispness.
- Chill the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving for optimal refreshment.
- Lightly toast sesame seeds before adding to intensify their nutty aroma.
- Add dressing gradually while tossing to avoid sogginess and balance flavors.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of honey (natural) or maple syrup (natural) according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Korean cucumber salad, refreshing salad, crunchy cucumber salad, quick cucumber side, tangy Korean salad, vegan side dish
