Easy Korean Cucumber Salad
Aug 11, 2025 06:39 AM
Crisp, refreshing, and full of bold flavour, Korean cucumber salad is an easy side dish you’ll make all summer long! It’s got the perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and savoury to jazz up mild cucumbers.
So many nights, I’m making dinner and realize I just need a little somethin’-somethin’ on the side. A Tofu and Veggie Stir Fry? Vegan Pad Thai? These are the times I reach for a quick cucumber salad and this Korean cucumber salad is my current fave. The crunchy cucumbers soak up the big flavours of the dressing, which is sweet, tangy, and spicy.
This salad is on frequent rotation in my home and I think you’ll be making it all the time too!
Easy to make. If I’m already making a big main dish, I don’t want to spend a ton of time on a side dish. You with me? This Korean cucumber salad comes together in just 10 minutes!
Light and refreshing. Cucumbers are crisp and hydrating, making them great for summertime, and the lightness of this salad means you can pair it with heavier dishes like curries.
More versatile than you might think. While I most often use this as a salad, it also works as a topping for sandwiches, wraps, and tacos, and also as an addition to meal bowls.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium Persian cucumbers, sliced ¼-inch thick – about 1 pound (450 grams)
- 1 teaspoon salt, 5 grams
- 2 green onions, finely chopped – 15 grams
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 15 milliliters
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 15 milliliters
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup, or sugar – 5 milliliters
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru, Korean red chili flakes – 6 grams
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 5 milliliters
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 3 grams
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, 4 grams
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
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