How To Make Smashed Cucumber Salad
Salads are great for integrating your daily dose of healthy greens into your meals. Check out these salad recipes to throw together a salad that’s not only healthy, but also delicious as well!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
Instructions
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Place the cucumbers on a cutting board and use the flat side of a knife to gently smash them.
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Cut the smashed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces and transfer them to a large bowl.
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In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
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Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss to coat evenly.
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Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Sprinkle the chopped cilantro and roasted peanuts over the top of the salad before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 82 kcal
- Total Fat : 4g
- Sodium : 458mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 10g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 3g
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