Smashed Sesame Cucumber Salad
With under 10 ingredients and just 15 minutes, you can have the most moreish and delicious Smashed Sesame Cucumber Salad. As the name suggests, the cucumbers are smashed and then roughly chopped. The cucumber, toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro is then tossed a tamari dressing and topped with crispy fried onions. The salad is full of umami flavour and crunch and is just so good.
Servings: 4
Calories: 118kcal
Equipment
- Chopping Board
- Sharp knife
- Rolling pin
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 4 Lebanese cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon tamari
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
- 1 bunch coriander
To serve
- Fried onions
Instructions
- Use a rolling pin to smash the cucumber. Cut the smashed cucumbers into 2-inch pieces, cut on the diagonal. Place into a large bowl and season with finely ground sea salt. Set aside so that the salt can draw out excess liquid from the cucumber.
- Meanwhile, make the dressing. Add the sesame oil, tamari, oyster sauce, lime juice and honey to a small jar. Place the lid on and shake vigorously to combine.
- Tip the cucumber into a colander over the sink to strain off excess liquid and then return it to the bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber. Add the sesame seeds to the bowl as well as coriander leaves. Toss well to combine.
- Serve topped with fried onions.
Notes
Nutrition facts are an estimate only.
Storage
Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.Serve with:
Nutrition
Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg