4.8 from 27 votes
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 People
Calories: 138 kcal
Course:
Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.
Cup of Yum
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
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
% 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.