Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cucumber Salad Recipes. (Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe). By crushing our cucumber before we cut it, we produce flavors that un-smashed cukes can't. When you crush the cells in a vegetable, as opposed to cutting cleanly through them, certain compounds get mixed together, which can result in a significantly different flavor. In cucumbers this is a good thing--onions, not so much. But this salad is one of my all-time favorite cold summer side dishes. The only decision you're going to have to make is how long to let the cucumbers marinate--half an hour or so or not at all.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe

Ingredients

2 English cucumbers

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

plus more as needed

2 cloves garlic

finely crushed

2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

Red pepper flakes to taste

2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Wrap each cucumber in plastic wrap to minimize splattering. Place on a work surface and pound with a flat object (like a meat pounder) until cucumbers crack and are slightly flattened. Remove from plastic. Cut cucumbers in half; halve each side lengthwise. Slice into 1- to 1 1/2 -inch wide slices. Transfer to a strainer set over a bowl.

Step 2

Sprinkle cucumber with sugar and salt; mix until well combined. Refrigerate bowl and strainer for 30 to 60 minutes so cucumber pieces can drain into the bowl.

Step 3

Place garlic seasoned rice vinegar soy sauce sesame oil and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Whisk together thoroughly.

Step 4

Transfer drained cucumbers into bowl with dressing. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.

Step 5

Place cucumbers in serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutritional Information

Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 28.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.3g 3%

Carbohydrates: 3.5g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 1.4g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 396.5IU 8%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Vitamin C: 5.2mg 9%

Folate: 1.7mcg

Calcium: 12.6mg 1%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 4.9mg 2%

Potassium: 20.7mg 1%

Sodium: 530.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 12.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.