Spicy Squid and Cucumber Salad Lunchbox recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This lunchbox pairs rice with blanched squid and crisp cucumber tossed in a spicy, tangy dressing.
This lunchbox pairs rice with blanched squid and crisp cucumber tossed in a spicy, tangy dressing. The refreshing salad goes well with hearty rice, making it a good choice to pack for lunch.
Lunchbox & quick meals · 20 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 451.8g serving): 504.4 kcal · protein 27.2g · carbohydrate 81g · fat 5.4g · sodium 648.5mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Squid can turn tough if blanched too long, so remove it as soon as the body turns opaque.
Tips: Toss the cucumber with the dressing just before serving to keep it crisp.
Tips: For a lunchbox, drain off a little of the salad’s liquid before packing.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Squid — 100 g
- Cucumber — 0.5 pc
- Rice — 1 bowl
- Gochujang — 1 Tbsp
- Vinegar — 1 Tbsp
- Sugar — 0.5 tsp
- Garlic — 1 clove
- Sesame oil — 0.5 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp