Honey Free Smashed Cucumber Salad with Ginger & Sesame
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb english cucumbers (about 2 medium)
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
Chef's tipUse the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than honey. - 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
For serving
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim the ends off the cucumbers. Place them on a cutting board and smash each one firmly with the flat side of a chef's knife or the bottom of a heavy bowl until the skin cracks and the flesh splits open. Tear or cut the smashed cucumbers into rough 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Toss the cucumber pieces with the kosher salt and let them sit for 10 minutes, until they release some liquid. Drain off the accumulated liquid and pat the cucumbers dry with paper towels.
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