Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad

Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad

from zestfulkitchen.com
20 min
4 servings

A simple cucumber salad you'll keep coming back to time and time again. It's spicy, easy to make (just 30 minutes!) and perfect alongside any Korean dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber (English, Japanese, Persian or a 2 Kirby, thinly sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon rice or distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons Gochugaru (Korean chili pepper flakes)
  • 1 scallion (thinly sliced)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

    Toss cucumbers and salt together in a colander; set over a bowl or in sink for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and chili flakes.

  3. 3

    Shake colander lightly to shake away excess moisture. Add salted cucumber slices and scallion to bowl with vinaigrette; toss to coat.

  4. 4

    Season with additional salt and gochugaru to taste. Finish with sesame seeds and serve.