Easy, refreshing Korean Cucumber Salad is a wonderful vegan, keto simple cucumber salad recipe that’s ready to eat within 15 minutes. If you’re looking for a delicious, spicy pickle recipe, this is the one.
What is Korean Cucumber Salad or Oi Muchim?
This Korean Cucumber Salad recipe is a spicy vegan dish that’s like two dishes in one. It’s made by marinating cucumbers in a spicy sauce made from Korean chili flakes, sesame oil, vinegar, and garlic. Spicy and delicious the perfect Korean side dish! It’s a fresh salad on day one and the leftovers are delicious when marinated.
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Is Cucumber Salad Keto?
Yes.
But, Sometimes this dish is served sweetened. It helps the rich flavor of the chili peppers shine through, and gives the heat a little flavor. I’ve opted to use Swerve instead of actual sugar to keep it Keto .
If you want a more savory flavor, you can leave the Swerve out altogether. If you want the sugar and not the sugar substitute, then just use regular white sugar in the same quantity in its place.
Can Cucumber Salad Be Made Ahead?
This recipe will last in the refrigerator for up to a week. Over time, the cucumbers get more and more pickled and taste just wonderful. My tip for the best cucumber salad recipe ? Make it the day before at minimum, and enjoy all the melded flavors the day of your meal.
What is Gochugaru?
Gochugaru, or Kochukaru, is a common, traditional Korean ingredient. It’s somewhere between pepper flakes and ground powder. Traditionally gochugaru is made from sun-dried chili peppers.
If you don’t have, or can’t get gochugaru or gochujang, you can use crushed red pepper flakes instead, but then use only half the amount, and put them through a mortar and pestle or grinder to get them into slightly smaller flakes.
How Spicy is Gochujang?
It’s less spicy than cayenne, but you should still start slow. It packs a punch in a small amount, so keep that in mind when you’re adding to your recipe.
What kind of cucumbers should I use for this Cucumber Salad?
Whatever kind of cucumber you can get. This Asian cucumber salad recipe isn’t picky and it will work fine with whatever type of cucumber you have on hand.
What Should You Serve Korean Cucumber Salad With?
Gochujang Wings
- Air Fried Gochujang Chicken Wings - they’re a reader favorite!
- Keto Spicy Korean Beef Stew
- Beef Bulgogi Burgers - Try this salad as a topping for these burgers, or as a fun side dish!
- Korean Dak Galbi - Tender spicy chicken dish.
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Korean Cucumber Salad
Equipment
- SHUN KNIVES
- CUTTING BOARD
- MORTAR AND PESTLE
Ingredients
- ▢ 3 tablespoons ( 3 tablespoons ) White Vinegar
- ▢ 2 tablespoons ( 2 tablespoons ) Sesame Oil
- ▢ 2 tablespoons ( 2 tablespoons ) Gochugaru
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Minced Garlic
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 packet ) Swerve , (optional)
- ▢ 3 cups ( 399 g ) cucumbers , thinly sliced, about 2 medium cucumbers
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 50 g ) Chopped Green Scallions , about 3 green onions
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Sesame Seeds , either white, black or a combination
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, sesame oil, gochugaru, garlic, and Splenda. Set aside.
- Meanwhile peel and slice cucumbers and chop green onions. Place into a medium mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Use clean hands to mix together the veggies and the dressing, squishing the vegetables ever so lightly to macerate.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Eat some now, and allow the rest to marinate until your next meal.
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Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats , and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
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- Spicy Sichuan Smashed Cucumber Salad
- Indian Cucumber Salad
- Tomato Raita - tangy and spicy Greek yogurt salad.
- Big Mac Salad - Your favorite fast food flavors in a bowl.
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Korean Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons White Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 2 tablespoons Gochugaru
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Swerve (optional)
- 3 cups cucumbers thinly sliced, about 2 medium cucumbers
- 1/2 cup Chopped Green Scallions about 3 green onions
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds either white, black or a combination
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, sesame oil, gochugaru, garlic, and Splenda. Set aside.
- Meanwhile peel and slice cucumbers and chop green onions. Place into a medium mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables. Use clean hands to mix together the veggies and the dressing, squishing the vegetables ever so lightly to macerate.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Eat some now, and allow the rest to marinate until your next meal.
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Looking for a fun Keto Patriotic Dessert? This two-ingredient cheesecake mousse takes no time to make, and is perfect for any red, white and blue function you may be hosting or attending!
Holidays are an easy way to get off-track with your diet plan. Even if you’ve made a lifestyle change, it can be easy to slip back into old habits when you’re around friends and family. By preparing diet-friendly foods and desserts to make or to bring with you, you give yourself options to stay on track.
What Makes This Two Ingredient Cheesecake Mousse So Good?
- Fast . This is done in less than 5 minutes.
- Easy. Just pour, whisk, and enjoy.
- Keto . Only 8 carbs per serving. Way less than a traditional cheesecake .
- No Cook . Just whisk and refrigerate.
- Delicious. A soft, silky, and refreshing keto mousse .
What You’ll Need To Make Keto Mousse
- Sugar-free cheesecake instant pudding
- Heavy Whipping Cream
Optional Ingredients
- Blue Gel Food Coloring
- Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
- A strawberry slice (or raspberry for lower carb)
How To Make Keto Mousse
- Put the pudding and the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together until they form thick peaks.
- Fold in the blue food coloring until there are no longer any streaks.
- Add a teaspoon of coconut and a strawberry slice to each bowl for garnishing. Serve chilled.
The cheesecake mousse is made blue by adding gel food coloring. If you want to eliminate food dyes, you can leave it out. Speaking of substitutions, you could always switch out the slice of strawberry for a raspberry. Raspberries are lower in carbs than strawberries, but with just a single slice of strawberry it’s totally safe for Keto.
This Keto Cheesecake Mousse also makes 4 servings, so you’ll have plenty to serve more than one person, or have extra servings to save for later.
Want MoreKeto Recipes?
- Instant Pot Butter Chicken
- Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Spaghetti Squash
- Low Carb Garlic Chicken
- Instant Pot Green Beans with Bacon
- Low Carb Italian Sausage Soup
- Instant Pot Chicken
- Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
- Peppercorn Sauce
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This is the perfect Keto Dessert recipe for any summer gathering. If you love this Patriotic Cheesecake Mousse as much as I do, make sure you share it with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest to make again soon. Believe me, you’re going to want to.
Keto Patriotic Dessert | Two Ingredient Cheesecake Mousse
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 box sugar-free cheesecake instant pudding
- ▢ 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
- ▢ 5-6 drops blue gel food coloring
OPTIONAL GARNISH
- ▢ 4 teaspoons Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- ▢ 4 slices Fresh Strawberries
Instructions
- Put the pudding and the heavy whipping cream in a large bowl.
- Whisk the ingredients together until they form thick peaks.
- Fold in the blue food coloring until there are no longer any streaks.
- Add a teaspoon of coconut and a strawberry slice to each bowl for garnishing. Serve chilled.
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Don’t forget to check out my other Ketocookbooks.
Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats , and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
