Healthy Cucumber Kimchi Salad
Healthy cucumber kimchi salad recipe with crisp cucumbers and bold Korean flavors. Learn the benefits and enjoy this easy side dish.
- Prep Time: 25 min chill 2 hrs.
- Total Time: 2 hrs 25 min.
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: no bake
Ingredients
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- 2 large cucumbers (1 lb.)
- 5-6 scallions
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onions
- 1 1/2 tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. pickled ginger
- 2 tsp. gochugaru
- 1 tsp. coriander
- 1/4 chili
- salt, pepper.
Instructions
- Rinse the cucumbers in cold water and drain. Cut off the ends. Slice cucumbers into 1/4-inch thick half rings. Place cucumbers in a colander and salt (1 Tbsp.). Let them stand for 20 minutes. Rinse the cucumbers and blot them in a towel. Place the cucumbers in a mixing bowl.
- Place the ginger, coriander and gochugaru in a bowl to make the dressing.
- Add the sesame oil and soy sauce. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Add thinly sliced chili and red onion to the cucumbers. Add the spicy flavored dressing and mix the salad. Leave it in the refrigerator for 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Before serving, sprinkle with scallions cut into strips. Serve with a slice of lemon or lime.
- This quick kimchi does not keep for long. It is better to make it in small portions. cucumbers lose their crunchiness and appetizing appearance when stored.
Notes
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Variations.2 garlic cloves will spice up your dish.
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If you sprinkle the salad with grated lemon or lime zest, splash with lemon juice, the flavor will become richer and more exotic.
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For those who like contrasts and unusual flavors, you can add 1 tsp. honey to the dressing.
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