Smashed Cucumber Salad with Sesame and Rice Vinegar
Lightly smashed cucumbers soak up a tangy, garlicky sesame dressing in minutes. It is cool, crunchy, and a bright no-cook side for rich or spicy mains.
15 mins
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro (Fresh)
- 2 English Cucumbers, about 1 1/2 lb
- 1 clove of Garlic, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
- 2 teaspoons Sesame Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Directions
- Trim the cucumbers and cut them in half crosswise. Lay each piece on a cutting board and press firmly with the flat side of a large knife or a rolling pin until it cracks open.
- Break the cucumbers into bite-size chunks, toss with the salt and sugar in a colander, and let them drain for 10 minutes.
- Whisk the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a serving bowl.
- Shake off excess liquid from the cucumbers, add them to the dressing, and toss well.
- Top with cilantro and sesame seeds and serve right away, or chill up to 1 hour.
