Crushed Cucumber Salad

Crushed cucumber salad is one of the easiest side dishes you can make. The smashing technique makes the cucumbers extra crisp and helps them soak up the dressing. You get tang from balsamic vinegar, a touch of sweetness from honey, and a bit of heat from chili flakes. Red onion adds bite while parsley keeps it fresh. It takes minutes to prepare and works with almost any meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Salad

Cuisine Fusion Food

Servings people

Ingredients

1 ½ cups cucumber crushed into chunks
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
½ tsp lemon zest
½ tsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
red onion thinly sliced
parsley finely chopped
chili flakes to taste
salt to taste

Instructions

Place cucumbers on a board and gently smash with the flat side of a knife or rolling pin until cracked. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
In a bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon zest, and honey. Add a pinch of salt.
Toss cucumbers, red onion, and parsley in the dressing until coated.
Sprinkle chili flakes to taste.
Serve right away or chill for 15 minutes before serving.

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