Cucumber Salad

Name: Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp chili flakes; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced

A crisp and refreshing salad featuring thinly sliced cucumbers tossed in a spicy, tangy dressing.

15 minEasyServes 4100 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 large cucumbers
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp chili flakes
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

1

Wash 2 large cucumbers thoroughly and cut into thin slices.
2

Place sliced 2 large cucumbers in a large bowl, sprinkle with 1 tsp salt, and mix well. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
3

In a separate bowl, whisk 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp chili flakes, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 minced garlic clove until sugar dissolves.
4

Drain and rinse 2 large cucumbers under cold water to reduce saltiness, then pat dry with a clean towel.
5

Add dressing to 2 large cucumbers and toss until evenly coated.
6

Sprinkle 2 finely chopped green onions and 1 tbsp sesame seeds over salad and give a final gentle toss.
7

Chill in refrigerator for 20 minutes before serving.

Questions

Can I make Cucumber Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Cucumber Salad keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Cucumber Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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