5 from 3 votes
Easy Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)
This easy Korean cucumber salad tastes spicy, sweet, tangy, and fresh. It takes just 5 minutes to make, or can be refrigerated for up to 6 hours (or more) before serving.
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
54 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
- 1 pound cucumber English cucumbers, or Korean cucumbers, Persian
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons chili crisp or 1-2 teaspoons gochugaru to taste
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil toasted
- 2 teaspoons garlic or grated or finely minced, pressed
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- ¾ cup seasoned rice vinegar
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into ¼-inch coins, discarding the ends. Add half the cucumbers to a medium bowl and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Add the remaining cucumbers and sprinkle with the rest of the salt. Toss well so all of the cucumbers are coated with salt. Set aside for 5-10 minutes.
- Transfer the cucumbers to a colander and rinse them well. Drain, pat dry with paper towels or a tea towel, then add them back to the bowl. Add the chili crisp (or gochugaru if using), sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add the rice vinegar and toss well, thoroughly coating the cucumbers. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 6 hours. Toss and taste for seasoning before serving.
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Notes
- This cucumber salad will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days, but it's at its crispest within 1-2 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
54kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
342mg
(14%)
Potassium
146mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
949IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 54kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 342mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 949IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.