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
- 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 111.02 kcal Moderate
- Protein 1.8 g Low Source
- Carbs 9.49 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.68 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.95 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 195.49 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.05 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.01 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 94.57 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.42 mg Low Source
- Potassium 100.98 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 311.54 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 46.66 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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 111.02 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 111.02 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.
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