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Smashed Cucumber Salad

Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 -3
Calories: 65
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Persian or English cucumbers
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Halve cucumbers lengthwise, smash with the flat side of a knife, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Toss with salt in a colander and let drain for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and chili flakes in a large bowl until sugar dissolves.
  3. Gently squeeze cucumbers to remove excess liquid, add to the dressing, toss well, and top with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

The drained cucumbers can sit in the colander for up to 30 minutes while you prepare the rest of the meal. Just give them another gentle press before tossing with the dressing.