Smashed Cucumber Salad

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    39 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Smashed Cucumber Salad

Take in the flavors of Asian cuisine with this simple Smashed Cucumber Salad recipe. The key is in the mashing!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 English cucumber around 1 pound, medium
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers. Place them on a cutting board and gently smash them with the flat side of a knife to crack them open.
  2. Cut the smashed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and minced garlic. Pour this dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds over the salad. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 39kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 87mg (4%) Potassium 230mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 164IU (3%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 39 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 39kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 87mg 4%
Potassium 230mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 164IU 3%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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