Smashed Cucumber Salad: Irresistibly Refreshing and Easy to Make
A light and refreshing smashed cucumber salad that is deliciously simple to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Wash and peel the cucumbers.
- Smash the cucumbers with the flat side of a knife or a rolling pin.
- Sprinkle salt over the cucumbers and let them sit for 10 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar until dissolved.
- Rinse the cucumbers under cold water and pat dry.
- Combine the cucumbers with the vinegar mixture, soy sauce, green onions, and sesame seeds.
- Toss to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- For more flavor, let the salad sit for 20 minutes before serving.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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