Smashed Cucumber Salad

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Smashed Cucumber Salad

Crushing cucumbers creates more surface area for dressing to stick to, and my Smashed Cucumber Salad recipe uses this easy technique to make an umami-packed side salad that doubles as a quick pickle.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 325 grams cucumber (3 Japanese cucumbers)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • chili flakes (optional, to taste)
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Instructions

  1. Trim both ends off 325 grams cucumber and then use a rolling pin or other heavy object to crush the cucumber into bite-size pieces.
  2. Toss the cucumber with ¼ teaspoon salt and let this sweat for about 10 minutes.
  3. Once the cucumber has released some water and becomes limp, use your hands to squeeze out any excess water and transfer it to a dry bowl.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, and chili flakes, and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 41kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 308mg (13%) Potassium 164mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 78IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 41 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 41kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 308mg 13%
Potassium 164mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 78IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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