Description
Quick Pickled Cucumber Salad with Chili Flakes is a vibrant, refreshing dish that adds a delightful crunch and zing to any meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make salad combines thinly sliced cucumbers with a tangy pickling brine, complemented by a hint of sweetness and the perfect kick from chili flakes. Ideal for summer barbecues or as a zesty side for grilled meats, this salad will impress your guests while keeping you cool in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers into thin rounds (about 1/4 inch thick).
- In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, salt, minced garlic, and chili flakes until well combined.
- Place cucumber slices in a separate bowl and pour the brine over them; mix gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Drizzle with sesame oil before serving and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg