Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad
Serves4 (servings)
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Ingredients
- 2 whole seedless cucumbers
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 3 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili oil (optional)
- 2 teaspoons Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 handful chopped cilantro
Directions
- Wash the cucumbers and pat them dry with a clean towel. Make the salad dressing by combining the salt, sugar, sesame oil, light soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved. Set aside.
- On a cutting board, lay a large knife flat against the cucumber, and smash it lightly with your other hand. The cucumber should crack open and smash into four sections. Repeat along its full length. Once the whole cucumber is completely open (usually into 4 long sectional pieces), cut it at a 45-degree angle into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix the cut cucumber with the prepared dressing, garlic and chili oil. Toss it well. Serve, garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Smashed Asian Cucumber Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 72
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
6%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 404mg
17%
Potassium 250mg
7%
Total Carbohydrates 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 4g
Protein 2g
4%
Vitamin A
21%
Vitamin C
12%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
3%
Iron
5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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