Korean-Style Cucumber Salad

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When I lived in Korea, I was shown this Korean cucumber salad recipe, made with cucumbers, green onions, and sesame seeds. Goes well with bulgogi (Korean barbecued beef), which you can find on this site!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup white vinegar

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced

  • ½ green onion, sliced

  • ½ carrot, julienned

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

  2. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in sesame seeds, and reduce heat to medium. Cook until seeds are brown, about 5 minutes. Remove seeds with a slotted spoon, and stir into vinegar mixture. Mix in cucumber, green onions, and carrot. Cover and refrigerate, at least 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

98 Calories
7g Fat
8g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 98
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 267mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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