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Spicy Sesame Cucumber Salad
Crisp, refreshing Korean cucumber salad with a punchy gochujang-sesame dressing. Ready in 10 minutes — the perfect cold side or light dinner.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 95
- Protein
- 2g
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Ingredients
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Step 1
Halve cucumbers lengthwise, then cut crosswise into thin half-moons about 1/4 inch thick.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk gochujang, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp water until smooth.
Step 3
Pour dressing over cucumbers and toss until every piece is coated.
Step 4
Sprinkle sesame seeds and scallions on top and serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- large serving bowl
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