Smashed Gochujang Cucumber Salad
Crunchy, juicy, sweet, spicy, and incredibly moreish—this smashed cucumber salad is a refreshing side that pairs beautifully with any Asian-insp...ired meal. Use small cucumbers with tender seeds for the best texture. If using larger varieties, scrape out some of the seeds to avoid a soggy salad. Smashing the cucumbers bruises the flesh, helping the bold dressing penetrate every bite. Read more Crunchy, juicy, sweet, spicy, and incredibly moreish—this smashed cucumber salad is a refreshing side that pairs beautifully with any Asian-inspired meal. Use small cucumbers with tender seeds for the best texture. If using larger varieties, scrape out some of the seeds to avoid a soggy salad. Smashing the cucumbers bruises the flesh, helping the bold dressing penetrate every bite.
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NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)
Ingredients
Method
Gather and prepare your ingredients.
Top and tail the cucumbers, then lightly smash them using the side of a large knife or spatula until they crack and split.
Cut diagonally into 2 inch long pieces.
Place into a sieve placed over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt, toss to coat and set aside to drain for 10 minutes. Liquid should start to slowly drip down during this time.
Squeeze the cucumber, draining as much liquid as possible.
Pour over the gochujang, sesame oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and adjust seasoning.