10-min. Easy Spicy Smacked Cucumber Salad
Crisp smashed cucumbers are tossed in a spicy, garlicky chili oil dressing. This easy spicy smacked cucumber salad is ready in just 10 minutes. Every bite is crunchy, tangy, and packed with savory heat.
Ingredients
- 6 persian cucumbers (mini cucumbers)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Dressing
- 2 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoon sesame oil toasted kind
- 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar
- ½ tablespoon sesame seeds toasted kind
- 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 1 garlic clove finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Chinese chili oil
Instructions
- Slice off both ends of the cucumbers. Lay them flat and firmly smack them with the flat side of a knife until they crack open.
- Cut the smashed cucumbers crosswise into ¾-inch-wide pieces.
- Transfer the cucumber pieces to a large bowl, gently toss with salt, and let sit for 5-7 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Drain the liquid.
- Rinse the cucumbers under cold running water to remove the excess salt.
- Drain the cucumbers well and shake off excess water so the dressing can cling to them.
- Transfer the cucumbers to a large mixing bowl. Add the dressing ingredients and toss well to coat. Serve immediately or chill for 1 hour before serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1591mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg