Easy Cucumber Salad

A simple and delicious salad made with sliced cucumbers, sesame seeds, garlic, and a variety of seasonings, perfect for a quick and easy side dish or snack.

Maker: Come Eat

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Easy Cucumber Salad

Prep Time

15 min

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15 min estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium cucumber
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • to taste salt
  • 1/4 tsp gochugaru
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 lime
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • to taste garlic powder

Instructions

  1. 1
    Start by washing and slicing 2-3 medium cucumbers into thin rounds, also known as 'coins'.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, 2 cloves of grated garlic, and 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar.
  3. 3
    Add 1/4 teaspoon of gochugaru and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the bowl and mix well.
  4. 4
    Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the cucumber mixture and toss to coat.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle salt to taste over the salad and mix again.
  6. 6
    Drizzle 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil over the salad and sprinkle with garlic powder to taste.
  7. 7
    Mix all the ingredients together with a spoon until they are well combined.
  8. 8
    Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  9. 9
    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  10. 10
    Before serving, give the salad a good stir and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  11. 11
    Serve the Easy Cucumber Salad chilled, garnished with additional sesame seeds and lime wedges if desired.

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How many servings does this Easy Cucumber Salad recipe make?
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