10-min. Easy Spicy Smacked Cucumber Salad

10-min. Easy Spicy Smacked Cucumber Salad

Refreshing cucumbers seasoned in a savory, spicy, and garlicky sauce. This quick and easy spicy smacked cucumber salad recipe uses minimal ingredients and is ready in 10 minutes! A delicious vegetable side dish that's budget-friendly, restaurant quality, and meal prep friendly.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Chinese

Servings as a side

Calories per serving 222 kcal

Ingredients

6 mini cucumbers
½ teaspoon salt to drain water

Dressing

2 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
1.5 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar or rice vinegar / apple cider vinegar
½ tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
1 tablespoon white granulated sugar or cane sugar
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon Chinese chili oil

Instructions

Slice off the ends of the mini cucumbers. Then with the side of the knife, smash cucumbers until they’re slightly flattened and split down the middle. Don't over-smash.
Then chop the cucumbers on an angle into ¾-inch wide strips.
Then transfer the sliced cucumbers to a large bowl. Add the salt and gently massage it into the cucumbers. Let them sit for 5-10 minutes to draw out excess liquid, then discard the released liquid.
Rinse the cucumbers under cold running water a few times to remove excess salt.
Next, strain the cucumbers and shake out any excess water.
Add the dressing ingredients as listed above to the cucumbers and mix well. Enjoy as is, or chill in the fridge for 1 hour before enjoying.

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