Korean-Style Cucumber Salad
Korean-Style Cucumber Salad brings a bright tang from vinegar, a gentle heat from red pepper flakes, and toasty nuttiness from sesame seeds. Crisp cucumber, green onion, and carrot keep it refreshing and crunchy, perfect alongside bulgogi or any grilled meats. Serve it chilled for a lively, palate-waking side.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Korean-Style Cucumber Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium bowl, mix together the vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 2
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the sesame seeds, then lower the heat to medium. Cook until the seeds are brown, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the seeds, and stir them into the vinegar mixture. Add the cucumber, green onions, and carrot, and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 minutes.
- Calories 112.48 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 1.92 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 9.34 g 3%
- Total Fat 6.93 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.1 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.59 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 198.3 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.59 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 14.52 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.72 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 100.91 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 75.17 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 30.09 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Korean Style Cucumber Salad is a Korean appetizer recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Cucumber, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 112.48 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Korean-Style Cucumber Salad?
- It is a Korean salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or salad or snack.
- What is Korean-Style Cucumber Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Cucumber, Green Onion, Red Pepper Flakes. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Korean-Style Cucumber Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 112.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Korean-Style Cucumber Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Korean-Style Cucumber Salad healthy?
- Korean-Style Cucumber Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 112.48 calories and 1.92 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 198.3 mg (9% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.1 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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