Korean Cucumber Salad Oi Muchim
Spicy Korean cucumber salad with gochugaru and garlic. Crunchy, fiery, and only 70 calories per serving.
Korean Cucumber Salad Oi Muchim has 70 calories per serving, with 1g protein, 9g carbs, 3g fat, and 1g fiber. Prep 10 min, cook 0 min.
Nutrition per serving
2 serving(s)
70
Calories
1g
Protein
2% DV
9g
Carbs
3% DV
3g
Fat
4% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 70 calories per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
0 min
Servings
2
Est. Cost
$2.00
Korean Cucumber Salad Oi Muchim
A bold, spicy Korean cucumber salad tossed with gochugaru, garlic, and sesame oil. It is crisp, fiery, and the perfect banchan sidekick to richer dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber, sliced
- 1 tbsp gochugaru
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp scallions, sliced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and place in a bowl.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and let sit 5 minutes, then drain any liquid.
- Mix the gochugaru, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber and toss to coat.
- Fold in the scallions and sesame seeds.
- Rest for 10 minutes before serving so the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 70 kcal |
| Protein | 1g |
| Carbs | 9g |
| Fat | 3g |
| Fiber | 1g |
Tips
- Salting the cucumber first keeps it crunchy and stops the dressing from watering down.
- Adjust gochugaru to your heat tolerance.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Equipment
No heat required
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