Some recipes are impressive. Others are useful. This one is both—and takes less effort than scrolling Uber Eats.
🥗 What This Recipe Is Trying to Achieve
- Hydration
- Crunch
- A no-cook side that makes any meal feel complete
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 1)
- 1 Lebanese cucumber (or half a large one)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- Pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
👩🍳 How to Make It
- Lightly smash cucumber with a knife or rolling pin
- Chop into rough chunks
- Toss with garlic, vinegar, soy, sesame oil
- Add chilli if using
- Let sit for 5 minutes (if you can wait)
🥗 Nutritional Highlights
- Hydrating: Great for digestion
- Low calorie: Bulk out meals without overdoing it
- Gut-friendly: Vinegar helps digestion
🔁 Storage & Reheat Tips
- Best fresh
- Can sit in fridge for up to 24 hours (gets more flavourful)
🔄 Easy Swaps
- Add crushed peanuts for texture
- Toss through leftover chicken
- Use chilli oil if you’re feeling bold
💡 Plan4One Tip
This is your secret weapon for turning “random fridge bits” into a proper meal.


One response to “Smashed Cucumber Salad (Ridiculously Easy, Weirdly Addictive)”
I love salads so I added tomatoes and had this with dinner tonight. Really enjoyed it.