Smashed Cucumber Salad

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4.8

27 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    3 People

  • Calories

    138 kcal

  • Course

    Salad, Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Smashed Cucumber Salad

Smashed Cucumber Salad - Sichuan-style cucumber salad tastes refreshing, crunchy and absolutely flavorful with a tingly spicy salad dressing. This easy and quick smashed cucumber salad recipe makes a mouthwatering appetizer in just 10 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 fresh Persian cucumbers
  • 3 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 5 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon spicy chili crisp or chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 stalk scallion chopped
  • 2 red Thai pepper chopped
  • 3 stalk cilantro chopped
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Instructions

  1. Wash and slice off the ends of the cucumbers on a cutting board. Place the side of the knife against the cucumber and gently smash it with your palm until it splits. Then, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick pieces and transfer them to a large bowl.
  2. Prepare the salad dressing by combining soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, spicy chili crisp, sesame oil, roasted sesame seeds, and salt in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved, then set aside.
  3. Top the smashed cucumber pieces in a large bowl with minced garlic, chopped scallions, red Thai pepper, and chopped cilantro. Toss well with the prepared salad dressing.
  4. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.

Notes

  • NO NEED TO PEEL. Cucumber with skin on certainly helps to create a crunchy and crispy mouth feeling.
  • For the best result, DO NOT toss the smashed cucumber pieces with dressing until you are just about ready to serve it.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 138kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 187mg (8%) Potassium 233mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 520IU (10%) Vitamin C 47mg (52%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 138 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 138kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 187mg 8%
Potassium 233mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 520IU 10%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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