Name: Chinese Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 null english cucumbers (tough skin removed); 3 cloves garlic (crushed and minced); 1 tbsp chinese black vinegar ((or rice vinegar)); 1 tbsp light soy sauce ((or soy sauce)); 1 tsp sugar; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp sesame oil; 2 tsp chili oil ((or store-bought chili oil), or to taste (Optional)); 1 tbsp chili crisp (, or to taste (Optional))

Chinese Cucumber Salad

This easy Chinese cucumber salad is a refreshing and delicious appetizer that takes just minutes to prepare. Crisp smashed cucumbers are tossed with a savory, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing featuring garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of sesame oil. Perfect as a quick side dish, especially in warm weather, it's a flavorful addition to any meal.

Instructions

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1

Dry the cucumbers (1 english) with a paper towel. Crush it with a cleaver or meat pounder, then cut into bite-size pieces and place into a bowl.
2

Add the garlic (3 cloves) on top of the cucumber.
3

Combine chinese black vinegar (1 tbsp), light soy sauce (1 tbsp), sugar (1 tsp), salt (0.5 tsp) and sesame oil (0.5 tsp) in a small bowl and mix well.
4

Right before serving, pour the sauce mixture over the cucumber and mix well.
5

(Optional) Drizzle chili oil (2 tsp) or add chili crisp (1 tbsp) for an extra kick.

Nutrition Facts

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kcal

Protein (g)

Carbs (g)

Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 0 g

Monounsaturated Fat 0 g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g

Fiber 1 g

Sugars 1 g

Micronutrients

iron

17mg

189% DV

sodium

520mg

45% DV

calcium

1mg

0% DV

potassium

242mg

10% DV

vitamin a

20mcg

4% DV

vitamin c

11mg

24% DV

vitamin k

10mcg

17% DV