Published May 28, 2022 Updated Aug 19, 2024
Sichuan Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe
Smashed cucumber salad features sweet, sour, and Sichuan-style tingly spices. Simply toss fresh smashed cucumber pieces with the spicy Chinese black vinegar dressing and finish with sesame seeds and fresh chopped cilantro on top. This Sichuan-style cucumber salad is all about crisp chili oil and garlic which creates a tangy, spicy, and unique flavor that no one can resist. It’s one of the most popular Asian Cucumber Salad recipes that makes a perfect appetizer for summer. It helps to stimulate the appetite with a refreshing and intense flavor. Sichuan cuisines are absolutely scrumptious, addictive and flavorful, such as Szechuan beef, Sichuan red oil wontons and spicy Sichuan noodles. You have got to try! Looking for more cucumber salad recipes? Check out my Thai cucumber salad recipe!
Why This Recipe Works
This easy and quick smashed cucumber salad recipe is authentic and effortless to make at home. Simply toss the fresh smashed cucumber pieces with the prepared dressing and it will be a delicious appetiezer in just 10 minutes. It’s also a healthy salad recipe that benefits our bodies in many ways. Cucumber is low in calories but high in nutrients, which helps to lose weight, keeps our body hydrated, and lower blood sugar.
Smashed Cucumber Salad Ingredients
This easy recipe is made with the following ingredients:
Persian cucumber Low-sodium soy sauce Chinese black vinegar Granulated sugar Spicy chili crisp (or chili oil) Sesame oil Roasted sesame seeds Salt Garlic Scallion Red Thai pepper Cilantro
Sichuan Chili Crisp can be found in your local Asian markets. If you still can’t get it anywhere near you, you may also use dried red chili peppers (or chili flakes) with heated oil as a substitute. Heat the oil in a wok until smoking hot, and pour over to the chopped dried red chili peppers in a bowl. Let it cool down and mix it with the other ingredients. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Smashed Cucumber Salad
Make this ultimate smashed cucumber salad with only three easy steps. First, wash and smash the cucumber on a cutting board with a knife. Then cut it into bite-size pieces. Next, prepare salad dressing by combining all the seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and stirring well. Finally, topped the smashed cucumber pieces with chopped garlic, scallion, and red Thai pepper. Then, toss them well with the spicy salad dressing. Serve immediately.
Cooking Tips
For the best result, please follow my tips below.
NO NEED TO PEEL. Persian cucumbers have thin skin and very small seeds, if any at all. This makes them perfect for enjoying in this salad.
For the best taste, DO NOT toss the smashed cucumber pieces with dressing until you are just about ready to serve it.
What To Serve With Smashed Cucumber Salad
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