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Spicy Korean-Style Cucumber Salad

Spicy Korean-Style Cucumber Salad: Quick & Zesty Crunch

A refreshing Spicy Korean-Style Cucumber Salad that awakens the palate with crisp cucumbers and tangy red onions in a gochujang dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 medium red onion Can substitute with green onion
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 teaspoon gochugaru Korean chili flakes; adjust for spice
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil Adds nuttiness
  • 2 cloves garlic Fresh minced for depth
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar Rice or apple cider

Equipment

  • Seal-able container or jar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion.
  2. Combine the gochujang, gochugaru, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and vinegar in a sealable container. Stir well until smooth.
  3. Add the sliced cucumbers and onions to the container with dressing.
  4. Seal the container and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds to coat the veggies.
  5. Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped cilantro for added flavor.

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