Smashed Cucumber Salad
Take in the flavors of Asian cuisine with this simple Smashed Cucumber Salad recipe. The key is in the mashing!
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- Cut the smashed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- 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.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds over the salad. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 39
% 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.