Smashed Cucumber Salad: 10-minute spicy side
A quick and easy spicy Asian-inspired cucumber salad with a garlicky kick. Perfect as a refreshing side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili oil (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumber. You can smash it with the flat side of a knife before slicing for extra texture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Place the sliced cucumber in a serving bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss gently to coat.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier salad, add more chili oil or red pepper flakes.
- You can adjust the sweetness and tanginess by modifying the sugar and rice vinegar.
- This salad is best served immediately for maximum crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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