If you have ever peeled, seeded, and sliced cucumbers for salads, this recipe will hopefully change your mind. Smashing the cucumbers augments the vegetable's ability to absorb seasonings.
Ingredients
4 servings
Step 1
Gently smash cucumbers with a rolling pin or the back of a heavy knife just to break open. Tear into irregular 2" pieces and place in a medium bowl; season lightly with salt. Let sit at least 5 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Step 2
Meanwhile, whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, and 1/4 tsp. celery salt in a medium bowl to combine; season dressing with salt.
Step 3
Drain cucumbers, discarding any liquid they have released. Add to bowl with dressing and toss several times to coat. Sprinkle with more celery salt.
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Reviews (2)
Back to TopThis was decent and I enjoyed the simplicity but agree with the other review that the cucumbers look much just sliced...
Trashpanda420
San Diego, California
9/12/2019
Kind of a whatever recipe. No need to break up the cucumbers in a coarse way. They look so much better sliced.
scottyb
Los Angeles CA
9/6/2019
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