Asian smashed cucumber salad recipe
Refreshing and full of flavor, this Asian smashed cucumber salad is done in just 10 minutes. Give this easy side dish a go, pair it with your favorite grilled chicken or baked fish, and enjoy a hustle-free summer family dinner.
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I like cucumbers, they are refreshing, crunchy, and can be prepared in so many different ways. From my reader’s favorite Asian Pickled cucumber salad to my favorite cucumber and avocado salad, ideas to prepare this crunchy vegetable are endless. That’s why today I am very excited to share my take on the popular TikTok smashed cucumber salad. Refreshing and full of flavor it can be done in 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Here is what you will need to make this easy recipe
A note about cucumbers 🥒 : My favorite cucumbers to use in this salad are the Lebanese cucumbers. They are small and sweet. But you can also use any regular cucumbers such as English cucumbers.
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How to make it
STEP 1: Place whole cucumber on a large cutting board and using a rolling pin, carefully smash cucumbers in 2-3 places, starting at the top of the cucumbers.
STEP 2: Once they are smashed cut them into bite-sized pieces. Place cucumbers in a large bowl, sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt, mix and set aside.
STEP 3: In a small bowl combine all ingredients and set aside.
STEP 4: Drain the smashed cukes if you have any excess moisture. Add the dressing and mix well to combine.
STEP 5: Arrange the cucumber pieces on a serving plate. Toss in green onions, mint, and cilantro leaves (coriander in Australia) along with sliced spring onions. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and dried chili flakes. Drizzle with chili oil (optional) and serve.
How to serve
This delicious salad makes a perfect side dish on a hot summer day. Serve it with Indonesian sweet soy chicken or try our delicious Asian chicken marinade. Add freshly cooked basmati or jasmine rice with honey ginger glazed chicken, it makes a great family dinner.
How to store
If you have some leftover salad, simply refrigerate it in an airtight container. The cucumber might get a little soggy the next day but it will taste delicious nonetheless.
❄️ This cucumber salad can not be frozen.
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Asian smashed cucumber salad recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 Lebanese cucumbers
- ¼ cup mint leaves
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves (coriander)
- 2 spring onions thinly sliced
Salad Dressing
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablesppon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon raw sugar
- ½ teaspoon sesame seed oil
- ½ teaspoon greated giner
- 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- SMASH THE CUCUMBERS: place whole cucumber on a large cutting board and using a rolling pin, carefully smash cucumbers in 2-3 places, starting at the top of the cucumbers, and once they are smashed cut them into bite-sized pieces. Place cucumbers in a large bowl, sprinkle with a generous pinch of salt, mix and set aside.
- MAKE THE SMASHED CUCUMBERS DRESSING: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame seed oil, sugar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
- ASSEMBLE: Drain any excess moisture from the cucumbers. Add the chopped mint and cilantro (coriander) leaves, along with the thinly sliced spring onions.Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumbers and herbs. Toss gently to ensure everything is well coated.
- You can sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds or some chili flakes on top and serve.
Notes
Nutritional Information:
| Amount Per Serving | |
| calories 63 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 1 g | 1 % |
| Saturated Fat 0 g | 0 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium 55 mg | 2 % |
| Potassium 250 mg | 7 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 8 g | 3 % |
| Dietary Fiber 3 g | 13 % |
| Sugars 6 g | |
| Protein 1 g | 3 % |
| Vitamin A | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 1 % |
| Calcium | 2 % |
| Iron | 4 % |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
You mention adding sugar, but I don’t see it listed in the ingredients. Looks delicious nonetheless!
Thank you so much for letting me know, Eileen! I added it now to the ingredients list. It is a 1/2 teaspoon of sugar. Hope you will try it! 😊