Crisp and Sweet & Sour Apple Cucumber Salad
Crisp and Sweet & Sour Apple Cucumber Salad
Easy Side Dish to Spark Your Appetite: Apple Cucumber Salad
We tried adding sweet and crisp apples to our cucumber salad! The crunchy texture is wonderful, and the sweet, sour, and spicy flavors are sure to whet your appetite. It’s a refreshing and vibrant dish that’s perfect as a side.
Main Ingredients- 1.5 cucumbers
- 1/2 apple
- 1/2 onion
Cucumber Salting- 1 Tbsp coarse salt
- 0.5 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
Dressing- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup or oligodang
- 3 Tbsp vinegar
- 0.5 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp plum extract
- Sesame oil (to taste)
- Sesame seeds (to taste)
- 1 Tbsp coarse salt
- 0.5 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
Dressing- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup or oligodang
- 3 Tbsp vinegar
- 0.5 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp plum extract
- Sesame oil (to taste)
- Sesame seeds (to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all your ingredients. Using fresh cucumbers, a crisp apple, and a crunchy onion will make this dish extra delicious.
Step 2
Gently rub the cucumbers with coarse salt to clean them thoroughly. Then, slice them into round pieces, keeping their shape. Round slices look appealing and are easy to eat.
Step 3
Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl. Add the specified amounts of brown sugar, vinegar, and coarse salt. Gently mix and let them sit for about 10 to 15 minutes to lightly pickle. This step helps maintain the cucumber’s crispness and allows them to absorb flavor.
Step 4
Wash the apple well and slice it into similar-sized pieces as the cucumber, keeping the peel on. Slice the onion into similarly sized pieces as well.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients: gochugaru, minced garlic, soy sauce, corn syrup (or oligodang), vinegar, brown sugar, and plum extract. Whisk them together thoroughly to create a flavorful dressing. Ensuring the dressing is well-mixed is key.
Step 6
After salting, drain the cucumbers by squeezing out as much water as possible using your hands. Place the squeezed cucumbers, sliced apple, and onion into a large mixing bowl.
Step 7
Pour the prepared delicious dressing evenly over the cucumber, apple, and onion mixture.
Step 8
Gently toss and mix everything together with your hands until the dressing is evenly coated on all the ingredients. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can make the cucumbers mushy. The goal is to coat them gently.
Step 9
And there you have it – a refreshing and delicious Apple Cucumber Salad! This simple and easy-to-make side dish is perfect for any meal.
