Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad

This fresh, simple and delicious spicy Korean cucumber salad is so easy to make. This is the perfect, refreshing salad for all this hot weather we have been having lately. Refreshing and light really describe this cucumber salad perfectly.

Health Benefits of Cucumbers

Cucumbers are a great addition to your diet, especially during the hot summer months. Cucumbers mostly consist of water, and also contain some important electrolytes. This salad would be great after workout snack to help replenish water and electrolytes in your body. Another benefit of cucumbers is the fact that they are packed with vitamin K. According to an article by Medical News Today, one cup of cucumber provides 8.5 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin K. A sufficient amount of vitamin K in the body has been associated with healthy and strong bones. Makes me want to go make this salad again right now for these great health benefits. 

Easy and Fast Korean Spicy Cucumber Salad Recipe

There are only a few ingredients that are needed to make this recipe. If you tend to cook a lot of Asian recipes anyway, you probably have all of these ingredients in your kitchen right now. This recipe will only take 10 minutes tops from start to finish. Cut up the cucumbers, carrots and green onions and then mix all the ingredients together. 

Spice up your next meal with this healthy, refreshing, easy and spicy Korean cucumber salad recipe.

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Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

This fresh, simple, and delicious spicy Korean cucumber salad is so easy to make.

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Ingredients

• 4 pickling cucumbers, sliced
• ½ cup carrots, julienned
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp red chili pepper flakes (Gochugaru)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp white vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Rinse and wash cucumbers. Slice cucumbers as thin as you can.
2. Add all the ingredients in a large bowl and gently mix it all together.
3. Serve & enjoy!

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