Description
A refreshing salad featuring smashed cucumbers with a savory sauce, perfect as a quick and easy side dish.
Ingredients
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- 4 Persian cucumbers or 2 English cucumbers
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Place the cucumbers on a cutting board and gently smash them using the flat side of a chef’s knife. Cut the smashed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
- Sprinkle salt over the cucumbers and let them rest in a colander for about 10 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, minced garlic, and sugar or honey until well combined.
- Pat the cucumbers dry, then transfer them to a large bowl. Add green onions and cilantro, pour the dressing over, and toss gently.
- Top with toasted sesame seeds and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for up to 30 minutes.
Notes
For a crunchier texture, consider using pickled cucumbers or letting the cucumbers marinate longer in salt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg