Cool and crunchy, this spicy smashed cucumber salad is the perfect warm weather side dish for your favorite grilled meats.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time0 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Servings: 4
Calories: 33
Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
1tablespoonrice vinegar
2teaspoonstoasted sesame oil
2-3teaspoonsSambal Oelek (or chili garlic sauce)
½teaspoonsalt
1largeclove garlic, finely chopped
1poundmini Persian cucumbers
1teaspoonsesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
Whisk the rice vinegar, sesame oil, Sambal oelek, salt and garlic in a medium mixing bowl.
Place cutting board on a solid, flat surface. Remove ends from one cucumber. Place flat edge of chef's knife over entire cucumber and press down hard (using both hands and full bodyweight, if necessary, being careful to avoid the knife slipping) until the cucumber breaks into 4 or 5 jagged lengthwise peices. Separate these piecess and crosscut them into 1-inch chunks. Repeat with remaining cucumbers.
Combine the cucumber pieces with the dressing and toss until thoroughly coated.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top and serve.
If not serving right away, cover and chill in the refrigerator.
Before serving, sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the top.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Recipe Notes
Either Sambal Oelek or Chili Garlic Sauce works well in this recipe. They are very similar, except for the addition of garlic in the chili garlic sauce. Both of these sauces are a bit more chunky than Sriracha and much less processed.To toast your sesame seeds, add them to a small skillet and heat over medium heat until golden (stirring continuously to prevent burning), about 4 to 5 minutes.Serving size: About ¾ cupClick here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.1*SmartPoints (Green plan)1*SmartPoints (Blue plan)1*SmartPoints (Purple plan)1*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Sesame Cucumber Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 /4th recipe (about ¾ cup))
Calories 33Calories from Fat 23
% Daily Value*
Fat 2.6g4%
Carbohydrates 1.5g1%
Fiber 0.6g2%
Protein 0.2g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.