Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad

Name: Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb English Cucumber (or Persian cucumbers); 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 teaspoon Black Vinegar (can also use rice wine vinegar); 2 teaspoon Light Soy Sauce (low sodium); 1/2 teaspoon Granulated Sugar; 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil; 1/2 teaspoon Chili Oil (more or less based on spice preference); 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional; more or less based on spice preference ); 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (optional)

3 steps

Prep:5min

A refreshing and flavorful salad that comes together in minutes!

Updated at: Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:10:45 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories39.1 kcal (2%)

Total Fat1.8 g (3%)

Carbs5.4 g (2%)

Sugars2.5 g (3%)

Protein1 g (2%)

Sodium377.9 mg (19%)

Fiber0.6 g (2%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 lbEnglish Cucumber

or Persian cucumbers

½ teaspoonkosher salt

2cloves garlic

minced

2 teaspoonBlack Vinegar

can also use rice wine vinegar

2 teaspoonLight Soy Sauce

low sodium

½ teaspoongranulated sugar

1 teaspoonsesame oil

½ teaspoonChili Oil

more or less based on spice preference

¼ teaspoonRed Pepper Flakes

optional, more or less based on spice preference

1 teaspoonsesame seeds

optional

Instructions

Step 1

Cut the cucumber in half length-wise. Smash each section with the flat side of a chef's knife. Cut each piece at a diagonal into bite-size pieces.

Step 2

Add the cucumber pieces to a large bowl. Sprinkle with the salt and stir to combine. Let the the cucumbers sit for at least 10 minutes to draw out water. After sitting, drain the excess water.

Step 3

Add all of the dressing ingredients to the cucumbers and mix well. Serve right away.

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