Description
This Spiral Cucumber Salad, inspired by Korean flavors, is a vibrant and refreshing dish that elevates any meal. With its eye-catching spiral presentation and bold seasoning, this salad is perfect for summer barbecues, weeknight dinners, or as a light appetizer. The combination of fresh cucumbers, garlic, and gochugaru delivers a satisfying crunch with just the right amount of spice. Quick to prepare in only 20 minutes, it’s a versatile side dish that pairs well with grilled meats and rice bowls. Enjoy this healthy option that you can easily customize to suit your taste preferences!
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 mini cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 green onion (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers by placing each between chopsticks and making diagonal cuts on one side, followed by straight cuts on the opposite side to form spirals.
- In a bowl, toss the spiraled cucumbers with salt and let them sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse the cucumbers under cold water and pat dry.
- Add garlic, green onion, rice vinegar, gochugaru, sesame oil, sugar, and sesame seeds to the bowl with cucumbers. Gently mix to combine.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg