Smashed Cucumber Salad | FeelGoodFoodie

Smashing cucumbers for salad is an ancient Chinese technique used to create a variety of textures and surfaces to absorb the dressing better. I was inspired by this technique and decided to try it out with my Mediterranean touch. This was the most crunchy salad ever and the dressing, feta and sesame seeds really clung on to the cucumbers without sinking to the bottom of the bowl!

INGREDIENTS
2 English cucumbers
2 teaspoons salt, plus more as needed
1 small shallot, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon dried mint
½ teaspoon sumac
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
INSTRUCTIONS
Place the cucumbers on a cutting board and use a meat mallet or heavy flat object to pound the cucumbers until they smash and flatten slightly. Slice each cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice into 1 ½-inch thick slices and pound again.
Transfer the smashed sliced cucumbers to a strainer set over a bowl. Sprinkle the cucumber with salt and mix until well combined. Set for 30 minutes to allow the liquid to drain from the cucumber.
Meanwhile make the dressing by whisking together the shallot, lemon juice, olive oil, mint, sumac and black pepper in a serving bowl.
Use a paper towel to dab the cucumber dry. Transfer the dried cucumber on top of the dressing. Sprinkle the feta cheese and toasted sesame seeds on top.

[EmmuelleBerger]

Literally made a cucumber and tomato salad. With seasoned ground beef, onions, peppers, pickles jalapenos and a few slices of cheddar cheese. Mixed it all together. It was soooo good.

[barbarajeang.]

Yes, not only LOOKS amazing, and delicious, but I'm definitely going to make THAT version, as there are many out there! Love the feta & sesame seeds!

[nightking]

Ugh everytime I come through one of your videos it leaves me hungry 😩😂

[RubyVentrice]

Thank you.
For taking the time to show these videos, I truly appreciate them

[triw]

Thank you SO MUCH for NOT saying “sometimes you just need to eat a whole cucumber” I’m so tired of hearing that every time someone has a cucumber salad recipe. 😂

[Cc]

Yes love it looks absolutely delicious and I love cucumber juice a.k.a. pickle juice😋😋😋👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[memissjan]

I always drink the cucumber juice too. GMTA ❤

[jacquerene]

Oh that looks amazingly refreshing. Yum!!!!

[Jeffswifelife]

Of every single cucumber video I’ve seen the last few months, this is the only one I’ll will be trying. This looks amazing!

[BadmnrRising]

YUMMM THE SEEDS AT THE WND BET THEY ADD THE PERFECT BIT
UR RECIPIES ARE ALL GOOD MISS

THABK U ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[thatbee]

Love your recipies so easy !!! I admire you and thanks for yhe videos

[barbarajacques]

What spices do you add to the dressing??? It looks so delicious!!

[EmMiller-wudy]

I love melon with cucumber. No dressing needed, but the feta is a great idea.

[tereseczimbal]

Scoup out the seeds😮 Looks delicious 😋🥒

[atnasiyaaynalem]

Please add sesame It's so delicious ❤

[Chrissy]

Im sure the cucumber juice would have been great in the dressing 😋 TFS.

[Lorisa]

Did you add the cucumber juice to the dressing 7 and then mix with oil?

[ilovemyindia]

Next time add chill powder too it give more test

[melindawood]

I wonder what the cucumber liquid would be like mixed with the dressing ingredients??

[McGraw._]

Which spices your are using for dressing please tell??