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Smashed Cucumber Salad

A refreshing and easy-to-make salad that's perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 50 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 Cucumbers medium-sized
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds toasted
  • 2 stalks Green Onions chopped

Instructions: 

  • 1. Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
  • 2. Place the cucumbers cut side down on a cutting board and smash them with the flat side of a knife.
  • 3. Cut the smashed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
  • 4. In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers with salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • 5. Drain any excess water from the cucumbers.
  • 6. Add garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, and green onions to the cucumbers. Mix well.
  • 7. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Notes:

For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Cucumber, Easy, Salad
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