Smashed Cucumber Salad
A crispy and refreshing salad bursting with flavor, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Cucumbers
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Chili oil
- Fresh herbs (such as cilantro or mint)
- 1 tsp Sugar
Instructions
- Smash the cucumbers using the flat side of a knife or a rolling pin until they split open.
- Slice the smashed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
- Sprinkle salt over the cucumbers and let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess water.
- Whisk together minced garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, and sugar to create the dressing.
- Drain the cucumbers and add in the dressing. Toss to combine thoroughly.
- Add in your fresh herbs and give it a final toss. Serve chilled.
Notes
For extra crunch, use Persian cucumbers; they’re thinner-skinned and less watery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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