Ingredients
Directions 6 steps | 20 Minutes
Rinse the cucumbers and pat dry. Place a cucumber on a cutting board. Place two skewers or chopsticks on each (long) side of the cucumber to serve as a guide. Use a sharp knife to cut ¼-inch straight slices.
![Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe: Rinse the cucumbers and pat dry.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1702678221/recipes/Screen-Shot-2023-12-15-at-5_657ccecc4209e.png)
Flip the cucumber over and place the skewers or chopsticks on each (long) side of the rectangle again. Thinly slice the cucumber on a diagonal (45°), no larger than ¼ inch wide. Repeat with the remaining cucumbers.
![Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe: Flip the cucumber over and place the skewers or chopsticks on each (long) side of the rectangle again.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1702678258/recipes/DSCF3422_657ccef138e9f.jpg)
Place the cucumbers in a large bowl and add the kosher salt. Toss until the cucumbers are well coated. Let the cucumbers drain for about 15 minutes.
![Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe: Place the cucumbers in a large bowl and add the kosher salt.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1702678265/recipes/DSCF3426_657ccef923494.jpg)
While the cucumbers are draining, prepare your sauce. In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, gochugaru, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil and lemon juice. Whisk until combined.
![Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe: While the cucumbers are draining, prepare your sauce.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1702678278/recipes/DSCF3420_657ccf057c0d9.jpg)
Once the cucumbers are done draining, thoroughly rinse the cucumbers to remove the salt. Shake to dry.
![Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe: Once the cucumbers are done draining, thoroughly rinse the cucumbers to remove the salt.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1702678297/recipes/DSCF3429_657ccf182fb11.jpg)
Toss the cucumbers with the sauce and garnish with sesame seeds. Asian cucumber salad pairs exceptionally well with grilled meats. Serve with meat and steamed rice and enjoy!
![Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe: Toss the cucumbers with the sauce and garnish with sesame seeds.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1702678317/recipes/DSCF3446_657ccf2c96ee8.jpg)
Notes:
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This recipe uses Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Different kosher salt brands have varied crystal sizes and may affect the salinity of the recipe, so adjust accordingly.
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