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Smashed Cucumber Salad with Chili Crisp

4.8(64 reviews)

Crunchy, garlicky, spicy cucumber salad in ten minutes. the side dish that steals the meal.

Total time:
10 min
Servings:
4
Per serving:
80 kcal
Cost per serving:
$1.10
Difficulty:
easy
Smashed Cucumber Salad with Chili Crisp

Step-by-step

  1. Smash cucumbers with a rolling pin until they split. Tear into 2-inch chunks.

  2. Toss with salt. Drain in colander 10 minutes.

  3. Whisk garlic, soy, vinegar, sesame oil, chili crisp, sugar.

  4. Press cucumbers gently. Toss with dressing.

  5. Top with sesame seeds. Serve immediately or chill up to 1 hour.

Cook's tip

Smashing creates more surface area than slicing. the dressing clings far better.

Storage

Best within 2 hours. Cucumbers weep over time.

Freezer: Do not freeze.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
80
Protein
2g
Carbs
8g
Fat
5g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
4g
Sat Fat
0.5g
Sodium
580mg

Estimates based on USDA FoodData Central. See our nutrition disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

No chili crisp?

Sub red pepper flakes plus an extra teaspoon of sesame oil.

Gluten-free?

Swap soy sauce for tamari.

Reviews

4.8(64 reviews)

Tola O.

3 days ago

Made this for Sunday lunch — the smoky bottom turned out perfect. Family demolished the pot in twenty minutes.

✓ Would make again

Marcus B.

1 week ago

First time cooking this and the timing notes saved me. Did not lift the lid once. The crust at the bottom was the best part.

✓ Would make again

Aisha K.

2 weeks ago

Loved it but added an extra scotch bonnet — we like it spicy. Recipe scales well, made a double batch.

✓ Would make again

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