KOREAN CUCUMBER SALAD

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When I lived in Korea, I was shown this Korean Cucumber salad, made with cucumbers, green onions, and sesame seeds. Goes good with Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef) from this site!!

Provided by Paula Stotts

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup white vinegar
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
½ green onion, sliced
½ carrot, julienned

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in sesame seeds, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until seeds are brown, about 5 minutes. Remove seeds with a slotted spoon, and stir into vinegar mixture. Mix in cucumber, green onions, and carrot. Cover, and refrigerate at least 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 14.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Alex Tisdale
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The cucumbers were not as crisp as I would have liked. I would recommend using fresher cucumbers.


MOHAMMAD NAZIM
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The dressing is a little too oily for my liking. I would recommend using less oil.


Hashfeatimue Landrum
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the dressing.


Moses Molel
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I'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is so flavorful and the cucumbers are so crisp.


Osama Safi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. It's also a very healthy and refreshing dish.


18Wills Universe
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.


Zoja Bikova
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the dressing.


Kholoud Mohamed
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This is the perfect salad for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and the cucumbers are so crisp.


Naeem Asgher
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I've never been a big fan of cucumbers, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and the cucumbers are so refreshing.


Muhammad Nizam
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Unathi Lephoto
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I love this salad! The cucumbers are so crunchy and the dressing is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Nicanor Navarro
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.


Mineral Gamer
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This is a great summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and the cucumbers are so crisp. I also love the addition of the sesame seeds.


Ela Zahirovic
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Wicks Bwoy
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This salad is a refreshing and delicious side dish. The cucumbers are crisp and flavorful, and the dressing is light and tangy. I would definitely make this again.


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