Description
Spiral Cucumber Salad: Korean Style is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings together the crunch of fresh cucumbers and a zesty, flavorful dressing. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a light side dish, this salad is not only visually appealing but also easy to prepare. The unique Korean twist with gochugaru adds an exciting kick, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Elevate your summer meals with this explosion of flavor that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups spiralized cucumbers (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Wash and spiralize the cucumbers into thin spirals using a spiralizer or julienne peeler.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and gochugaru until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine spiralized cucumbers, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to coat.
- Allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg