4.5 from 6 votes
Smashed Cucumber Salad
Take in the flavors of Asian cuisine with this simple Smashed Cucumber Salad recipe. The key is in the mashing!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 39 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 2 medium English cucumbers around 1 pound
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
39kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
87mg
(4%)
Potassium
230mg
(7%)
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
% 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.