Korean-Style Cucumber Salad

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When I lived in Korea, I was shown this Korean cucumber salad recipe, made with cucumbers, green onions, and sesame seeds. Goes well with bulgogi (Korean barbecued beef), which you can find on this site!

Submitted by Paula Stotts
Updated on September 7, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • ¼ cup white vinegar

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced

  • ½ green onion, sliced

  • ½ carrot, julienned

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

  2. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in sesame seeds, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until seeds are brown, about 5 minutes. Remove seeds with a slotted spoon, and stir into vinegar mixture. Mix in cucumber, green onions, and carrot. Cover and refrigerate, at least 5 minutes.

245 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

98 Calories
7g Fat
8g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 98
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 267mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.