Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Chinese smashed cucumber salad is a cool side dish made by lightly crushing cucumbers so they soak up the dressing.
Chinese smashed cucumber salad is a cool side dish made by lightly crushing cucumbers so they soak up the dressing. Crisp cucumber pairs with bright vinegar, fragrant garlic, and the gentle heat of chili oil. Serve it alongside a meal on a hot day or between richer dishes.
Chinese · 15 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 215g serving): 100.3 kcal · protein 3.7g · carbohydrate 9.8g · fat 5.9g · sodium 407mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: If the seeds turn too soft after you smash the cucumbers, scoop them out to keep the salad crisp.
Tips: The cucumbers release a lot of water if dressed too far ahead, so toss them with the dressing just before serving.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Cucumber — 1 pc
- Garlic — 1 clove
- Vinegar — 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce — 1 tsp
- Chili oil — 1 tsp
- Sugar — 0.5 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds — 1 tsp