This garlicky soy cucumber salad is totally addicting.
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This smashedcucumber saladis the perfectsummer side dishwhen the weather heats up.
To make it, lightly smash Persian cucumbers and dress them with a garlicky soy mixture.
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Finish the dish with plenty of fresh cilantro and a drizzle of chili crisp.
The finished smashed cucumber salad is tangy, salty, sweet, and totally delicious.
Why Do You Smash the Cucumbers?
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Smashing the cucumbers in this Chinesecucumber salad recipehelps achieve the perfect texture.
When smashed, the cucumbers have nooks and crannies that soak up every bit of the savory sauce.
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Roughly chop into bite-size pieces.
Assemble and Serve
Toss cucumbers in dressing.
Garnish with chili crisp, sesame seeds, and cilantro (if using).
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
