Kim Dae-seok's Tomato Cucumber Salad

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Tomato Cucumber Salad
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 cucumbers; 2 cherry tomatoes; 1/4 onion; 1/2 lemon; 0.5 tbsp raw sugar; 3 pinches salt; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 3 pinches black pepper

A light and healthy Mediterranean-style salad made with finely chopped cucumber and cherry tomatoes, dressed with a fresh raw sauce.

10 min Difficulty Very easy Salads & light meals

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2 cherry tomatoes

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1/2 lemon

0.5 tbsp raw sugar

3 pinches salt

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp soy sauce

3 pinches black pepper

Recipe

Cut off both ends of 2 cucumbers, quarter them lengthwise, and then chop into small pieces at 1cm intervals.
Halve 2 cherry tomatoes, remove the stems, and chop into pieces similar in size to the cucumber.
Similarly, finely chop 1/4 onion to match the size of the cucumber and tomato.
Remove the seeds from 1/2 lemon, squeeze out the juice, and then finely mince the peel and all.
To the minced lemon, add 0.5 tbsp raw sugar, 3 pinches salt, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 3 pinches black pepper. Mix to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the prepared vegetables and toss evenly to finish. (For the portion you plan to eat the next day, store the vegetables and dressing separately in an airtight container.)

Chop the cucumber, tomato, and onion into 1cm pieces.
Squeeze the juice from 1/2 lemon and finely mince it. Then mix with olive oil, soy sauce, raw sugar, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss lightly.

Cooking tips

Using cherry tomatoes, which are more flavorful and tender than firm sandwich tomatoes, works well in this salad.
If fresh lemon is not available, you can substitute with lemon juice, but finely chopping and adding the lemon itself gives a much better texture and aroma.
If you toss a large batch in advance, the vegetables will release a lot of water. So it's best to store the vegetables and dressing separately for the next day's portion.

Recommended for

Those who want a light and stomach-friendly meal for dietary management.
Those looking for a quick, no-cook fresh salad recipe.
Those who need a simple meal prep menu to make ahead.

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Kim Dae-seok's Tomato Cucumber Salad

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Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings