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Smashed Cucumber Salad | Spicy, Crunchy & So Refreshing

This Smashed Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish with a spicy kick. The combination of crunchy cucumbers and a tangy dressing makes it a perfect side dish or light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 85
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 large cucumbers
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce or more, to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Smash the cucumbers: Gently smash cucumbers with a knife or rolling pin.
  2. Chop the cucumbers: Roughly chop the smashed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Make the dressing: Whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, chili garlic sauce, and minced garlic.
  4. Combine: Combine the chopped cucumbers, dressing, and chopped cilantro.
  5. Mix: Gently toss to coat the cucumbers evenly with the dressing.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce to your preferred level of spiciness.