Description
A simple, refreshing salad featuring smashed cucumbers coated in a savory and slightly spicy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large cucumbers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Place the cucumbers on a cutting board. Use the flat side of a large knife or a rolling pin to firmly smash each cucumber until it cracks open and flattens slightly.
- Roughly chop the smashed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and chili flakes to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the smashed cucumbers. Toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
- Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, do not skip the smashing step; it helps the cucumbers absorb the dressing.
- You can add a small amount of fresh ginger, grated, to the dressing for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: smashed cucumber salad, cucumber, Asian salad, quick side dish, vegan salad