Crisp and Refreshing Cucumber Onion Salad
Super Simple Cucumber and Onion Salad Recipe: Sweet, Tangy, and Clean Flavor!
The perfect dish when you lack appetite! Introducing a cucumber and onion salad bursting with a refreshing taste and satisfying crispness. We’re using chili powder instead of gochujang for a clean seasoning that pairs wonderfully with any meal. The harmony of fresh cucumbers, especially delightful in summer, and crunchy onions will awaken your taste buds. This is a simple recipe that even beginners can complete in under 10 minutes, so why not give it a try right now! (Measuring spoon standard: 1 Tbsp = 15ml, 1 tsp = 5ml)
Main Ingredients- 1 cucumber
- 1/2 onion
- 2 Tbsp chopped green onion
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 Tbsp tuna extract (or fish sauce)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp allulose (or sugar)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 Tbsp tuna extract (or fish sauce)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp allulose (or sugar)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the fresh cucumber thoroughly and slice it into thin, half-moon shapes about 0.5cm thick. Thinly slice the onion into strips and finely chop the green onion.
Step 2
In a large bowl, add the sliced cucumber. Sprinkle in the minced garlic and chili powder, then gently mix to coat the cucumber evenly with the seasoning.
Step 3
Next, add the sea salt for seasoning and the tuna extract for umami. Toss in the sesame seeds for a nutty aroma and mix again gently.
Step 4
Finally, add the allulose (or sugar) for a touch of sweetness and the fragrant sesame oil. Give it a final gentle toss, and your delicious cucumber and onion salad is ready!
Step 5
Transfer the simply seasoned and clean-tasting cucumber and onion salad to a serving dish. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Even without gochujang, you’ve created a clean and delicious side dish that highlights the natural flavors of the ingredients.
Step 6
This cucumber and onion salad, with its crisp texture and refreshing taste, is the perfect side dish to liven up any meal! It’s so easy to make and tastes fantastic – you’ll find yourself making it often.
Step 7
When cucumbers are at their freshest, like now, making cucumber pickles is also a wonderful idea. Don’t miss out on the delightful crunch of homemade cucumber pickles!
Step 8
Cucumbers are a popular vegetable year-round, not just in summer. While cucumber kimchi (oi kimchi) is delicious, simple dishes like this salad are also incredibly appealing. Next time, try making it with gochujang and vinegar for a sweet and sour twist! Enjoy your delicious creation!
