This smashed cucumber salad makes for a tasty and fresh side or snack.
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Smashed cucumber salad
Serves 4 Prep 10 mins
2 Lebanese cucumbers, chopped
1/4 cup mint leaves
1/4 cup coriander leaves
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
2 tbs sesame soy dressing
Toasted sesame seeds, to serve
Dried chilli flakes, to serve
Chilli oil, to serve
1. Place cucumber in a large bowl and use the end of a rolling pin to coarsely crush. Toss in the mint, coriander, spring onion and dressing.
2.Transfer the cucumber mixture to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and dried chilli flakes. Drizzle with chilli oil to serve.
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The perfect side for steak or seafood this mashed cucumber salad is just the thing to create big flavors with just a few ingredients in a small amount of time to begin place the chopped cucumber in a large bowl and use the end of a rolling pin to coarsely
Crush add the mint coriander spring onion and ponzo sauce or sesame oil dressing and toss to combine transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and dry chili flakes finish with a drizzle of chili oil for an extra dash of chili with the freshness of cucumber and mint
And the spice of chili this easy to assemble side will add some spark to any main meal