Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Smashed Cucumber Salad perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Begin by washing the cucumbers thoroughly. Cut off the ends and then smash each cucumber with the flat side of a knife or a rolling pin until they crack open but remain intact.
- Cut the smashed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle the salt over the cucumbers and let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well combined.
- After 10 minutes, drain any excess liquid from the cucumbers.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top before serving.
- For best flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, include chopped bell peppers or radishes.
- Substitute honey for sugar for a different sweetness profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg