Korean-Style Cucumber Salad

30 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

55 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

3	pounds	pickling cucumbers	peeled
1	medium	onion	peeled
1	tablespoon	kosher salt	plus..., 1 ts kosher salt
3 1/2	tablespoons	lemon juice
1/4	teaspoon	cayenne pepper	or more
2	tablespoons	sesame seeds	crushed, roasted
1 1/2	tablespoons	sesame oil

Directions

Cut the cucumbers and onion into very fine slices (a food processor may be used for this).

Sprinkle with salt, mix well, and set aside in a bowl for an hour.

Drain all the accumulated liquid and discard.

Add the lemon juice, cayenne pepper (Koreans like this dish very hot), sesame seeds, and sesame oil.

Mix well, cover, and refrigerate. Serve cold or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 36g

Amount per Serving

Calories 55 78% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.0g	7%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1164mg	48%
Total Carbohydrate 3.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	3%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 1.0g	2%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	9%
Calcium	3%		Iron	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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