Description
super fresh, crunchy, and a great pairing to any asian dish
Ingredients
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For the Smashed Cucumber Salad
- 12 persian cucumbers or any small thin skinned cucumber
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes – if you can, try and get the freshest ones possible (etc. at a farmers market – they should burst with sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Using the flat edge of your knife, smash the thin skinned cucumbers. use your fingers to break apart the cucumbers into 1-2″ pieces. They don’t all need to be the same size. Add the cucumbers to a colander and toss with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to a mixing bowl. Chop the cilantro (if using), and add this to the tomatoes as well.
- Begin to make the salad dressing by combining in a small bowl, the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and kosher salt. Give this a slight mix to allow the sugar and salt to dissolve, then pour over tomatoes and cucumbers. Give everything a mix, taste, adjust seasoning, top with sesame seeds, and serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Asian