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Spicy Garlic Cucumber Salad

Smashed cucumbers tossed in a fiery garlic chili dressing with a crisp, refreshing texture.

20 minEasyServes 465 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb Persian cucumbers, smashed
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1.5 tbsp gluten-free tamari
  • 1 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp chili oil
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toss 1 lb smashed Persian cucumbers with 1 tsp kosher salt in a colander and let drain for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Whisk 4 minced garlic cloves, 1.5 tbsp gluten-free tamari, 1 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar, 1 tbsp chili oil, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, and 1 tsp granulated sugar together in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Pat Persian cucumbers dry with paper towels and transfer to the bowl.

  4. 4

    Toss everything together until well coated and serve immediately.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Spicy Garlic Cucumber Salad?

As written, 20 minutes: 20 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1 (15 minutes): "Toss 1 lb smashed Persian cucumbers with 1 tsp kosher salt in a colander and let drain for 15 minutes."

Why salt and drain the vegetables in Spicy Garlic Cucumber Salad?

Step 1 reads: "Toss 1 lb smashed Persian cucumbers with 1 tsp kosher salt in a colander and let drain for 15 minutes." Salt pulls water out. Doing it at step 1 means that water ends up in the colander rather than in the finished dish.

What can I use instead of rice vinegar in Spicy Garlic Cucumber Salad?

The entry for Spicy Garlic Cucumber Salad calls for 1 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar. In its place: Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, softened with a pinch of sugar, is close. Avoid plain distilled vinegar at full strength, which is much sharper.

Is Spicy Garlic Cucumber Salad gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Spicy Garlic Cucumber Salad is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the tamari.

How many carbs are in Spicy Garlic Cucumber Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 5 g of carbohydrate in about 65 calories, with 1 g protein and 5 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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