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Spiral Cucumber Salad: Korean-Inspired Side Dish

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Spiral Cucumber Salad is a refreshing Korean-inspired side dish featuring crisp cucumbers seasoned with garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and Korean chili flakes, then finished with sesame oil and sesame seeds for a flavorful and slightly spicy bite.

Ingredients

  • 2 large English cucumbers
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Wash the cucumbers and place them between two chopsticks. Carefully slice thin cuts across the cucumber without cutting all the way through. Flip and repeat diagonally to create a spiral effect.
  2. Sprinkle the cucumbers with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
  3. Rinse the cucumbers lightly and gently pat dry with paper towels.
  4. In a small bowl, mix garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, gochugaru, sugar, and sesame oil until well combined.
  5. Place the cucumbers on a serving plate and spoon the dressing evenly over them.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of gochugaru to control the spice level.
  • For best flavor, let the salad marinate for 15–20 minutes before serving.
  • Use Persian cucumbers if English cucumbers are unavailable.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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