Smashed Cucumber Salad

Here's a 5 minute recipe that requires almost no equipment and no need to heat up the kitchen with a stove or oven! 

Ingredients

5-7 cucumbers
1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 cloves of garlic, minced
salt
optional: chili crisp or Root 5 Farm SriRAWcha

Method of Preparation

1.  Use a rolling pin or meat mallet to press/smash the whole cucumbers, then slice on the diagonal into bite sized chunks. Add cucumber pieces to a colander and sprinkle generously with salt. Let drain in the sink for 10-20 minutes to release some of their water. Rinse and pat dry with a paper towel.

2. Add cucumbers to a serving bowl with the chopped green onion, cilantro, and sesame seeds. 

3. In a separate bowl whisk together the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and garlic until combined. You can add some spice here if you like it- my favorite is 2 tsp of our fermented Root 5 Farm SriRAWcha.

4. Add the dressing to the cucumber and herb mixture and gently toss to coat. Serve as a side dish or as a topping for a rice bowl. 
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