Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of our Spiral Cucumber Salad, a Korean-inspired dish that’s refreshing and easy to whip up. Perfect for any occasion, this salad features beautifully spiral-cut mini cucumbers that soak in a tangy dressing made with gochugaru, sesame oil, and garlic. With its crunchy texture and zesty kick, it serves as an excellent side dish for grilled meats or can stand alone as a light lunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy salad is low in calories and packed with fresh ingredients, making it a delightful addition to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 mini cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers by placing each between chopsticks and making diagonal cuts to create spirals.
- Sprinkle the spiraled cucumbers with salt and let them sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse and dry the salted cucumbers.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers with garlic, green onion, rice vinegar, gochugaru, sesame oil, sugar, and sesame seeds. Toss gently.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg