Smashed Cucumber Salad: The Best Refreshing Summer Treat
A delightful and refreshing summer salad made with smashed cucumbers, perfect for hot days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Start by washing the cucumbers and cutting them in half lengthwise.
- Place the cucumbers on a cutting board and gently smash them with a rolling pin or a heavy object until they crack open.
- Sprinkle the smashed cucumbers with salt and let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and sugar.
- After 10 minutes, rinse the cucumbers under cold water and pat them dry.
- Combine the cucumbers with the dressing and toss to coat.
- Add sliced green onions and sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, consider adding a few red pepper flakes.
- This salad tastes even better if allowed to chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg