Korean Cucumber Sesame Salad
Summer is here and with comes plenty of seasonal produce. Cucumbers, in particular, have a peak season from May through July, so now is the perfect time to enjoy this veggie. Whether you’re shopping at the grocery store, visiting the farmers' market, or growing them in your garden, you’re sure to come across an abundance of cucumbers and we have lots of ideas for how to use them.
Did you know? Many countries and cultures have different versions of cucumber salad. Gurkensalat (German Cucumber Salad) and Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad) are both made with sour cream and dill. Kachumber is an Indian dish with cucumbers, tomatoes, lemon juice, and a variety of spices. Our recipe for Korean Cucumber Sesame Salad is tossed in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce. After marinating for just 10 minutes, you’ll be able to enjoy this refreshing side dish that has a satisfying crunch in every bite.
Looking for more ways to use cucumber? Try these recipes:
- Creamy Cucumber Vinaigrette
- Iced Lemon Cucumber Matcha
- Savory Greek Yogurt Parfait, Cucumber Chickpea Salad
- Harissa Salmon Burger, Dill Cucumber Relish
- Soba Noodle, Kimchi, Cucumber Salad
Korean Cucumber Sesame Salad
Our recipe for Korean Cucumber Sesame Salad is tossed in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce. After marinating for just 10 minutes, you’ll be able to enjoy this refreshing side dish that has a satisfying crunch in every bite.
Serving size: 1/2 cup | Makes 12 servings
Ingredients
| 2 pounds cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced |
| 2 ounces green onions, thinly sliced |
| 1 TBSP sesame oil |
| 1 TBSP rice wine vinegar |
| 1/2 ounce gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) |
| 1 teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 ounce sugar |
| 1/8 ounce black sesame seeds |
| 1/8 ounce chopped cilantro |
Instructions
- Whisk together sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, gochujang, salt, sugar and sesame seeds. Toss with cucumbers, green onions and cilantro.
- Marinate for 10 minutes in refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition per serving: 30 calories, 1g fat, 0g saturated fat, 185mg sodium, 4g carbs, 1g fiber, 3g sugar, 1g protein
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