Delicious Korean Cucumber Salad

Go on a flavorful expedition with our Delicious Korean Cucumber Salad recipe, a perfect blend of crisp cucumbers, zingy lime, delicate spring onions, and a tantalizing sauce that packs a punch!

Prep Time 10

Servings

Calories 45kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

1 tbsp honey
¼ cup soy sauce
1 lime juiced
1 tsp Korean red pepper flakes
2 tsp black sesame seeds
1 cucumber
2 sprigs spring onion

Instructions

Add the honey, soy sauce, lime juice, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds to a bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thick wheels. Thinly slice the spring onions.
Mix the cucumber and spring onion together with the sauce until all the cucumber is adequately coated.

Notes

Use crunchy cucumbers, like the English or Persian varieties. These have thin skins, making them perfect for salads.
Those Korean red pepper flakes can be quite spicy, so proceed with caution. If you're sensitive to heat in foods, you may want to err on the side of caution and use only a fraction of the amount recommended in this recipe.
Freshly squeezed lime juice is the way to go. It is a key ingredient in this salad so you'll want something flavorful and less processed than those bottled versions.
Optionally, let the salad marinate in the fridge for 20-30 minutes before serving. This allows the cucumbers to absorb the flavors fully.
Top off with extra black sesame seeds or some fresh cilantro for added visual appeal and fragrance.

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