Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad
This Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad is ridiculously easy and refreshing! Smash, chop, mix, and enjoy—it’s that simple.
Equipment
- 1 Knife
- 1 Chopping board
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Cucumber
- 1 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Aleppo pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp Light soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sesame seeds
- 1/2 Tbsp Light brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Black vinegar
Instructions
- Prep Cucumber: Trim and smash cucumber. Chop into strips.
- Combine Ingredients: Combine cucumber, garlic, Aleppo pepper flakes, sesame oil, soy sauce, sesame seeds, brown sugar, and black vinegar in a bowl.
- Mix and Marinate (Optional): Mix well. Marinate in the fridge for up to 2 days for deeper flavour.
Notes
- For a less intense garlic flavour, use half a clove, especially if your garlic clove is large.
- Some people like to drain off any excess moisture from the smashed cucumber before adding the dressing ingredients. Personally, I like the extra flavour from every last drop of dressing, so I keep it all in!