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
1
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.
2
Meanwhile, make the dressing by whisking together the shallot, lemon juice, olive oil, mint, sumac and black pepper in a serving bowl.
3
Use a paper towel to dab the cucumbers dry. Transfer the dried cucumbers on top of the dressing and toss to coat.
4
Sprinkle the feta cheese and toasted sesame seeds on top and serve.
Notes
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