Quick Pickled Cucumber Salad with Chili Flakes
Quick Pickled Cucumber Salad with Chili Flakes is a refreshing and zesty dish that transforms ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences. This vibrant salad features crunchy cucumbers bathed in a tangy-sweet brine, enhanced with a delightful kick from chili flakes. Perfect for summer barbecues or as a light snack, each bite delivers a satisfying crunch and bursts of flavor. Whip it up in just minutes and enjoy the bright taste that complements any dish!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 to 2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into thin rounds.
- In a bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and sesame oil until dissolved.
- Stir in chili flakes according to your desired spice level.
- Add cucumber slices to the brine mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg