Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and flavorful salad that comes together in minutes!
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb English Cucumber or Persian cucumbers
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Dressing
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon Black Vinegar can also use rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoon Light Soy Sauce low sodium
- 1/2 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Chili Oil more or less based on spice preference
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional; more or less based on spice preference
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds optional
Instructions
- Cut the cucumber in half length-wise. Smash each section with the flat side of a chef's knife. Cut each piece at a diagonal into bite-size pieces.
- Add the cucumber pieces to a large bowl. Sprinkle with the salt and stir to combine. Let the the cucumbers sit for at least 10 minutes to draw out water. After sitting, drain the excess water.
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to the cucumbers and mix well. Serve right away.
Nutrition
Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 461mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
