Smashed Cucumber Salad (Ridiculously Easy, Weirdly Addictive)

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

  1. Lightly smash cucumber with a knife or rolling pin
  2. Chop into rough chunks
  3. Toss with garlic, vinegar, soy, sesame oil
  4. Add chilli if using
  5. 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)”

  1. I love salads so I added tomatoes and had this with dinner tonight. Really enjoyed it.

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