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Smashed Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
2
English cucumbers
2 teaspoons
sea salt
1 small
shallot
3 tablespoons
lemon juice
3 tablespoons
olive oil
½ teaspoon
dried mint
½ teaspoon
sumac
½ teaspoon
black pepper
2 tablespoons
crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons
toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
STEP 1
Place the cucumbers on a cutting board, and slice each cucumber in half lengthwise. Then cut into 1 ½-inch thick slices and use a meat mallet or heavy flat object to pound the cucumbers until they smash and flatten slightly.,
STEP 2
Transfer the smashed sliced cucumbers to a strainer set over a bowl. Sprinkle the cucumber with salt and mix until well combined. Rest for 30 minutes to allow the liquid to drain from the cucumbers.,
STEP 3
Meanwhile, make the dressing by whisking together the shallot, lemon juice, olive oil, mint, sumac and black pepper in a serving bowl.,
STEP 4
Use a paper towel to dab the cucumbers dry. Transfer the dried cucumbers on top of the dressing and toss to coat.,
STEP 5
Sprinkle the feta cheese and toasted sesame seeds on top and serve.
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
163.5 calories
Servings:
2 servings
Carbohydrates:
9.5 g
Fat:
14.5 g
Fiber:
1.5 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Sugar:
1.5 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
25 minutes
Cook:
30 minutes
Total:
55 minutes