Spicy Cucumber Salad

This Spicy Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and zesty Korean dish that combines the crunch of cucumbers with a spicy, tangy dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light lunch, it bursts with flavor and is entirely vegan.

Ingredients

• Cucumbers - 2 medium
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru) - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Green onion - 1, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly, either into rounds or half-moons.
2. In a bowl, sprinkle the sliced cucumbers with salt and let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
3. While the cucumbers are resting, prepare the dressing by combining minced garlic, gochugaru, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar in a small bowl. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
4. After 10 minutes, rinse the cucumbers under cold water and drain them well.
5. Add the cucumbers to a mixing bowl and pour the dressing over them. Toss to ensure the cucumbers are evenly coated.
6. Garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy the salad chilled.

Nutrition

• Calories: 80
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 4 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Low in calories and high in water content, cucumbers help with hydration.
• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, this salad supports overall health.

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