REFRESHING KOREAN CUCUMBER SALAD

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A standard, refreshing Korean side dish. Serve chilled.

Provided by Oriana

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pounds seedless cucumber, sliced paper-thin
1 ½ tablespoons sea salt
½ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon rice wine
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 green onion, sliced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 walnut halves, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ teaspoons Korean red pepper powder
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place sliced cucumbers in a large bowl and sprinkle evenly with sea salt; allow liquid to drain from cucumbers, about 15 minutes. Spoon cucumbers onto sheets of paper towels; wrap paper towels around cucumbers and wring out as much liquid as possible.
  • Mix rice vinegar, rice wine, sesame oil, honey, lemon juice, green onion, sesame seeds, walnuts, garlic, Korean red pepper powder, and ground black pepper in a bowl; add cucumbers and toss. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Carbohydrate 15.8 g, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1332.3 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

Saibur Rahman Official
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This is the perfect salad for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the cucumbers are so crisp and cool.


SLAYER7SIX
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Firik Germew
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing.


Naina Naina ali
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I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is delicious and the cucumbers are nice and crisp.


Sheila Giardina
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This salad is a great way to use up summer cucumbers. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish that's perfect for any occasion.


Jereal Walker
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit! It's the perfect side dish for any summer meal.


lise st ange
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This is my new favorite summer salad! It's so light and refreshing, and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I love that it's also so easy to make.


Jameel Montijo
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The combination of cucumbers, vinegar, and sugar was surprisingly delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


carol hice
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This salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the bright flavors and the crisp texture of the cucumbers. I will definitely be making this again.


Umar UJ
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Easy to make and so refreshing! I used a mandoline to slice the cucumbers, which made it quick and easy. The dressing was simple but delicious, and I loved the crunch of the cucumbers.


Ranjit Sada
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This Korean cucumber salad was a refreshing and flavorful side dish. The cucumbers were crisp and the dressing was perfectly balanced, with a nice sweetness and a bit of a kick from the red pepper flakes. I added a bit of sesame seeds for extra flavo