Refreshing Tik Tok Korean Cucumber Salad: A Delightfully Easy Recipe
A refreshing and easy-to-make Korean cucumber salad that’s perfect for a summer meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers thinly and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Rinse cucumbers and drain well.
- In a bowl, mix minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, and green onions.
- Add cucumbers to the dressing and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance for the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg