Smashed Cucumber Salad

4.78 from 9 votes

Smashed Cucumber Salad - Sichuan-style cucumber salad tastes refreshing, crunchy and absolutely flavorful with a tingly spicy salad dressing. This easy and quick smashed cucumber salad recipe makes a mouthwatering appetizer in just 10 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Cucumber

Cuisine: Chinese Recipes

Keyword: Smashed Cucumber Salad

Servings: People

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

3 fresh Persian cucumbers
3 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
5 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon spicy chili crisp or chili oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
salt to taste
2 cloves garlic minced
1 stalk scallion chopped
2 red Thai pepper chopped
3 stalk cilantro chopped

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Instructions

Wash and slice off the ends of the cucumbers on a cutting board. Place the side of the knife against the cucumber and gently smash it with your palm until it splits. Then, cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick pieces and transfer them to a large bowl.
Prepare the salad dressing by combining soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, spicy chili crisp, sesame oil, roasted sesame seeds, and salt in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved, then set aside.
Top the smashed cucumber pieces in a large bowl with minced garlic, chopped scallions, red Thai pepper, and chopped cilantro. Toss well with the prepared salad dressing.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately.

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Notes

NO NEED TO PEEL. Cucumber with skin on certainly helps to create a crunchy and crispy mouth feeling.

For the best result, DO NOT toss the smashed cucumber pieces with dressing until you are just about ready to serve it.

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