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Smashed Cucumber Salad with Chili Crunch

Smashed Cucumber Salad with Chili Crunch: 7 Tangy Secrets

  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A refreshing smashed cucumber salad topped with spicy chili crunch.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cucumbers
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil
  • 2 tablespoons chili crunch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Wash and cut the cucumbers in half.
  2. Sprinkle salt over cucumbers and let sit for 15 minutes.
  3. Smash cucumbers with a rolling pin or your hands.
  4. Mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili oil in a bowl.
  5. Add smashed cucumbers to the bowl and toss to coat.
  6. Top with chili crunch, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions.
  7. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of chili oil to your spice preference.
  • Serve as a side dish or light meal.
  • This salad is best served fresh.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Smashed Cucumber Salad, Chili Crunch, Cucumber Salad, Spicy Salad