A tangy, refreshing smashed cucumber salad is perfect for summer dinners.
This is the era of smashed cucumber salad.
Aside from providing a healthy outlet for frustrated cooks, smashing foods can have some beneficial culinary applications.
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Learn how to make smashed cucumber salad.
While smashing doesnt make cucumbers any more crispy (arent they crunchy enough already?
The result is avegetable saladthat tastes marinated, instead of just hastily dressed.
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What are you waiting for?
Grab your knife or a rolling pinits time to get smashing.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
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The cucumbers will begin to soften over time, but the salad will still be delicious.
It also pairs well with tofu, tempeh, and other vegetarian items.
What Else Can I Smash?
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Looking for something sweet?Smashed sugar cookiesare a must-make.
Ingredients
6smallPersian cucumbers(13 oz.
total)
1/4cupthinly sliced red onion(from 1 small [6 oz.]
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Place cucumber halves, cut sides down, on a cutting board.
Cut smashed cucumbers crosswise into (1-inch) pieces.
Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
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Pour off any liquid released in bowl, and discard liquid.
Add olive oil, mustard, and vinegar to cucumber mixture, and toss to coat.
you’re free to also add these items into the salad for a one-dish meal.
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
