Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This Chinese-style cold salad is made with cucumbers smashed into chunky pieces and tossed with vinegar, garlic, and chili oil.
This Chinese-style cold salad is made with cucumbers smashed into chunky pieces and tossed with vinegar, garlic, and chili oil. The crisp cucumber soaks up the tangy, peppery dressing for a refreshing bite. It’s great as a side on a hot day or as a light lunch or dinner dish.
Chinese · 10 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 232g serving): 86.3 kcal · protein 3.2g · carbohydrate 9.8g · fat 4.5g · sodium 407.5mg
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: Instead of hitting the cucumber hard once, smash it several times to create crevices that help the dressing soak in.
Tips: Soy sauce and chili oil vary in saltiness and heat by brand, so add them a little at a time and adjust to taste.
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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