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Easy 5-min. Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)
Korean Cucumber Salad (aka Oi Muchim). Crisp cucumbers dressed in a savory, tangy, spicy, sesame sweet sauce. These delicious Korean cucumbers are easily made in 5 minutes with minimal ingredients!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 114 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
Dressing
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Regular soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon Gochugaru
- 2 teaspoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice the ends of the cucumber and thinly slice into ¼-inch thick pieces. Transfer sliced cucumbers into a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients as listed above.
- Pour dressing over cucumber pieces in the large bowl.
- Mix well until cucumbers are coated in dressing. Enjoy immediately or chill in the fridge for 10 minutes for best results.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Optional: For extra crunchy cucumbers, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt over top the cucumbers and let it sit for 15 minutes to draw out excess water. Rinse the cucumbers under cold water and strain any excess liquid. Then mix with the dressing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
114kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
539mg
(22%)
Potassium
295mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
751IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 539mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 295mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 751IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.