Gingery Smashed Cucumber Salad: The Best Asian-Inspired Refreshment
Enjoy the refreshing and zesty flavors of this Gingery Smashed Cucumber Salad, perfect for warm days and Asian-inspired meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Start by smashing the cucumbers gently with a rolling pin or a heavy object to break the skin and create irregular chunks.
- Sprinkle the sea salt over the cucumbers and let them sit for 15 minutes to release excess moisture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, sugar, and minced garlic.
- Drain the cucumbers and rinse with cold water to remove excess salt. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Toss the cucumbers in the dressing, then add chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For added heat, you can include red pepper flakes to taste.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg