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Healthy Korean Side Dish – Cucumber Salad with Sesame & Spice

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A quick and vibrant Korean cucumber salad tossed in a spicy-sweet garlic sesame dressing. Crunchy, refreshing, and ready in 15 minutes — perfect as a banchan or side.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Korean or Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

  • Optional: sliced green onion or chili for garnish

Instructions

  • Toss cucumbers with salt and let sit 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.

  • In a small bowl, mix gochugaru, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and sesame seeds.

  • Toss cucumbers with dressing and let sit 5–10 minutes.

  • Serve chilled or room temp, garnished with herbs or sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Use day-of for crispest texture.

  • Add radish or carrots for variety.

  • Reduce gochugaru for less heat.

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