Korean Cucumber Salad Recipe

This quick veggie side dish is SO easy and delicious… And the best part is that you won’t have to dirty any pots or pans! This Korean cucumber salad recipe is perfect when you’re tight on time (or lazy like me haha) to make an elaborate vegetable side. There’s beauty (and deliciousness!) in simplicity!

Korean Cucumber Salad Recipe

I’ll admit, I’m not the hugest fan of salads. BUT when it’s spiced up just right, THAT’S a different story! This Korean cucumber salad, or oi muchim, is oh so tangy, just a little spicy, and addictively crunchy. It’s the ULTIMATE summertime snack or side.

In Korean, “oi” means cucumber and “muchim” means tossed in seasonings. When all of the spicy, nutty, and bright seasonings are combined, you’ll get an explosion of texture and flavors. You’ll find yourself going back for more!

You are just a few minutes away from sinking your teeth into a light, crisp, and refreshing cucumber salad like you’ve never had it before!

This tasty cucumber salad is bursting with so much flavor, you’ll forget you’re eating healthy! 

What to Pair It With

• Salmon Yaki Onigiri Recipe
• Gochujang Ribs
• Crispy Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings
• Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich
• Tonkatsu Pork Chop

Korean Cucumber Salad Recipe

Author: Mikha S.

Refreshing, light, and crunchy! This salad is bursting with fresh flavor and texture. This recipe will be quickly added to your weekly meal rotation because of how fast and easy it is to toss together!

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Prep Time 20 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Asian, Korean

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  

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• 1 kirby or English cucumber cut in ¼-inch thick disks
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tablespoon gochugaru Korean chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• ½ teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

 

• Place a colander or sieve inside of a large bowl. Place cucumbers in the colander or sieve then sprinkle on salt. Mix well and allow the cucumber to drain excess liquid for 15 minutes.
• In the meantime, mix together the rest of the ingredients except the sesame seeds in a large bow. Set aside.
• Once the cucumbers are done soaking, gently pat the cucumbers dry and transfer them into the bowl with the seasonings. Mix well and top with sesame seeds. Enjoy!

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