Korean Cucumber Salad

2 Kirby cucumbers, sliced into ⅛-inch thick pieces

1 green onion, chopped

1 ½ teaspoon white distilled vinegar

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 small garlic clove, minced

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon sugar

2 teaspoons gochugaru (Korean chili pepper flakes)

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Mix the vegetables: Place the cucumber slices and chopped green onion in a medium or large mixing bowl and set aside.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, mix vinegar, soy sauce and garlic. Stir in sugar and salt and keep stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
Combine the dressing with the veggies: Pour the dressing over the cucumber slices and green onions and toss.
Add smokiness and serve: Sprinkle the Korean chili pepper flakes and sesame seeds and toss until the cucumber slices are evenly coated. Serve.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥗Salad

Cuisine🇰🇷Korean

Occasions🍗Barbecue📆Everyday🏞️Picnic

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 10m