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Easy Cucumber Salad

Recipe by Come Eat on FacebookAdded 30 May 2026.

15 minutes to prep. 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.

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Easy Cucumber Salad by Come Eat, a frame from the Facebook video

Method

  1. Start by washing and slicing 2-3 medium cucumbers into thin rounds, also known as 'coins'.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The cucumber rounds are thin and even. Keep the slices a similar thickness for consistent seasoning.

  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. Add 1/4 teaspoon of gochugaru and 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the bowl and mix well.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The spices are spread through the cucumber mixture. Mix well so the pepper flakes do not remain in one spot.

  4. Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the cucumber mixture and toss to coat.

  5. Sprinkle salt to taste over the salad and mix again.

  6. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil over the salad and sprinkle with garlic powder to taste.

  7. Mix all the ingredients together with a spoon until they are well combined.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The ingredients are evenly combined. Stir from the bottom of the bowl to distribute the dressing.

  8. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

  9. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The chilled salad is ready after resting. Stir once more before serving so the dressing is redistributed.

  10. Before serving, give the salad a good stir and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

  11. Serve the Easy Cucumber Salad chilled, garnished with additional sesame seeds and lime wedges if desired.

Tips while you cook

Slice cucumbers thinly
Cut the cucumbers into thin rounds.
Combine ingredients thoroughly
Use a spoon to mix all components until well combined before chilling.
Chill for flavor development
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Stir before serving
Give the salad a good stir after chilling and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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Cucumber salad, 4 ways

Three creators posted their own. Most use cucumber and yogurt.

  1. Come Eat15 min10 ingr.Only this one uses rice vinegar, gochugaru and lime
  2. armand.pilos5 min8 ingr.Only this one uses red onion, corn and mustard
  3. Mediterranean Diet Plan10 min13 ingr.Only this one uses cherry tomatoes, yellow bell pepper and chicken breast
  4. Mediterranean Diet Plan20 min17 ingr.Only this one uses persian mini cucumbers, oregano and cumin
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