Chef K’s Smashed Cucumber Salad

We will never say no to a Chef K recipe. Especially if that recipe is so easy for us (nonprofessionals) to make.

All you need are some mini cucumbers, scallions, a few pantry staples, and a little bit of muscle for the smashing, and you’ll have yourself a gorgeous, flavorful salad.

Who said we’re not a chef?

Below, learn how to make Chef K’s smashed cucumber salad.

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Chef K’s Smashed Cucumber Salad

Serving Size:4

Total Time:20 mins

Ingredients:

6-8 Persian mini cucumbers 
2 1/2 teaspoons honey 
4 teaspoons sesame oil 
4 teaspoons light soy sauce 
2 tablespoons rice vinegar 
2-4 garlic cloves (finely chopped) 
1-2 teaspoons chili oil (optional)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
1/2 shallot, sliced
2 tablespoons finely sliced scallions
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt

Instructions:

1. On a cutting board, lay a large knife flat against the cucumber, and smash the cucumber.
2. Turn the cucumber on the other side, and smash it lightly.
3. Once the whole cucumber is completely open, cut it into one- to two-inch pieces. Set aside.
4. In a bowl, make the salad dressing by combining the salt, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic cloves, chili oil (optional), sesame seeds, shallots, and scallions.
5. Stir until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved.  
6. Add the smashed cucumber to the prepared salad dressing and mix well. Enjoy!

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