Crisp and Refreshing Cucumber and Chive Salad (Diet-Friendly Side Dish)
Instantly Prepared Cucumber and Chive Salad: A Healthy Side Dish Perfect for Diets
Introducing a healthy side dish that you can enjoy without worrying about calories: Cucumber and Chive Salad. Cucumbers are very low in calories (only 9-11kcal per 100g) and are rich in Vitamin C and potassium, making them excellent for relieving fatigue and improving skin health. Make this delicious quick cucumber and chive salad with fresh ingredients to whet your appetite. Try making it right now!
Main Ingredients
- 1 cucumber (medium size)
- 1/2 onion (medium size)
- 1 handful of chives (about the size of a 100-won coin)
- 10cm green onion or scallion
Spicy and Sweet Dressing
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1.5 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) (adjust to taste)
- 1.5 Tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp sugar (adjust sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp vinegar (adjust sourness)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- A pinch of sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1.5 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) (adjust to taste)
- 1.5 Tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp sugar (adjust sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp vinegar (adjust sourness)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- A pinch of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the fresh cucumber by rubbing it with coarse salt. Alternatively, you can lightly peel the skin with a vegetable peeler. Slice the cucumber into thick rounds; avoid slicing it too thinly as it can become watery quickly. Cut the chives into bite-sized pieces, about 5cm long. Thinly slice the onion into strips. Thinly slice the green onion or scallion into rounds.
Step 2
Let’s make the essential dressing for your delicious cucumber and chive salad! In a bowl, combine gochujang, gochugaru, fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, and minced garlic. Mix well until there are no lumps. Finally, add sesame oil and sesame seeds, and stir to combine for a delicious dressing.
Step 3
Place the sliced cucumber, onion, and green onion (or scallion) in a large bowl. Do not add the chives yet. Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables. Gently mix everything together with your hands, using a light touch to avoid mashing the vegetables. It’s important to mix gently so the vegetables don’t get crushed. Mix carefully to avoid releasing too much moisture from the vegetables.
Step 4
Now, add the prepared chives and mix lightly. Chives wilt quickly, so adding them at the end and mixing briefly helps maintain their crispness.
Step 5
Your crisp and refreshing cucumber and chive salad is complete! Doesn’t it look appetizing?
Step 6
This cucumber and chive salad is not only delicious but also low in calories! It’s a great side dish for meals and a wonderful option to enjoy guilt-free while dieting. Eat as much as you like and enjoy! 😀
