Smashed cucumber salad
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10 min. preparation time, 0 min. baking time
Nutrition: Calories ca 160 / Protein 1g / Carbohydr. 17g / Fat 10g
Ingredients (2 servings)
2 cloves | garlic (minced) |
1 | cucumber |
1 tsp | salt |
1.5 tsp | sugar |
1 tsp | sesame oil |
2 tbsp | red bell pepper (diced) |
Utensils
large bowl, cutting board, cleaver
Wine Tip
Loureira
Loureira is a white wine grape which hails from the northeast of Spain. The spice of this light, fresh white wine perfectly complements cucumber.
Step 1
Smash cucumber with a cleaver, cut into thick slices, and transfer to a plate. Crush and mince garlic and sprinkle on top of cucumber. Season with salt and sugar. Drizzle sesame oil on top. Sprinkle diced bell pepper on top. Lightly toss salad and enjoy as a light snack or side dish with Asian fare!
large bowl, cutting board, cleaver
1 cucumber / 2 cloves garlic / 1 tsp salt / 1.5 tsp sugar / 1 tsp sesame oil / 2 tbsp bell pepper