Spicy Cucumber Salad

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Korean

Keyword: asian cucumber salad, korean cucumber salad, spicy cucumber salad

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 20

This Korean-inspired Spicy Cucumber Salad combines crisp cucumbers with bold and vibrant flavors for a refreshing side dish everyone will love. Tossed in a sesame-chili dressing that's savory, tangy, and just the right amount of spicy. It's the perfect quick and easy recipe.

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Ingredients

6 mini cucumbers Persian cucumbers, about 3 cups sliced
1 tablespoon Soy sauce sub tamari or coconut aminos as needed
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 medium garlic clove minced
1 teaspoon korean chili flakes
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons sesame seeds toasted
1 scallion green part only, thinly sliced
Drizzle with chili crunch optional

Instructions

Prep cucumbers: Slice cucumbers into 1/4" thickness and place in colander over bowl. Toss with kosher salt (or fine sea salt) and rest for 15-20 minutes.
6 mini cucumbers
Make dressing: combine all dressing ingredients
1 tablespoon Soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 1 medium garlic clove, 1 teaspoon korean chili flakes, 1 teaspoon sugar
Toss: Transfer cucumbers to medium bowl and pour dressing over. Toss to combine and garnish with toasted sesame seeds, a drizzle of chili crisp oil and sliced scallions.
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, 1 scallion, Drizzle with chili crunch