Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad
A crisp, refreshing summer side dish with a spicy kick, perfect for hot days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chili crisp
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Place cucumbers on a cutting board and smash them lightly with a rolling pin or the flat side of a knife.
- Cut smashed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and toss with salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water.
- Rinse cucumbers and pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a bowl, mix chili crisp, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and sugar.
- Toss cucumbers with the dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use Persian or English cucumbers for the best texture.
- Adjust chili crisp to your preferred spice level.
- For extra crunch, add crushed peanuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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