Smashed Cucumber Salad
The crunchy, punchy cucumber salad social media couldn't stop making.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 10 min
- Makes
- 2 serves
Why people are talking about it
Whole-cucumber salads became a full-blown online craze, with people slicing an entire cucumber into a container and shaking it with dressing.
Why it's gut-friendly
A spoonful of kimchi or a dash of miso adds fermented flavour, and the sesame seeds add a little fibre and healthy fat.
Ingredients
- 2 Lebanese cucumbers
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 2 tbsp kimchi, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- Pinch of chilli flakes
Method
- Lay the cucumbers on a board and smash lightly with the flat of a knife until they split.
- Cut into bite-sized chunks and put in a container.
- Add all the other ingredients, put the lid on and shake.
- Eat straight away or chill for 10 minutes.
Make it yours
- Add shredded chicken or edamame to make it a meal.
- Swap kimchi for a teaspoon of white miso.
- Stir in a spoon of peanut butter for a satay-style dressing.
General information only. If you have a digestive condition, food allergy or special diet, check with your doctor or dietitian.