Name: Smashed Cucumber Salad with Lemon & Cumin
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 English cucumbers, cut into thirds; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper

Smashed Cucumber Salad with Lemon & Cumin

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Don't skip salting the cucumbers in this quick cucumber salad recipe—just 10 minutes pulls out some of their excess moisture, concentrating the flavor and keeping the salad from being watered down. Serve this smashed cucumber salad at a summer cookout alongside burgers and hot dogs.

Carolyn Malcoun

Updated on March 22, 2022

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Heart Healthy Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian

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Ingredients

2 English cucumbers, cut into thirds
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground pepper

Directions

Place cucumbers on a cutting board and cover with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel. Smash with a meat mallet or heavy pot until they start to break apart. Tear into bite-size pieces and place in a colander; sprinkle with salt and stir. Let stand 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, oil, cumin and pepper in a medium bowl.
Shake the cucumbers in the colander to drain any liquid. Turn the cucumbers out onto a clean kitchen towel and pat dry. Add the cucumbers to the dressing and toss to coat.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

81	Calories
7g	Fat
4g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 81
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g	3%
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Vitamin A 306IU	6%
Vitamin C 12mg	13%
Folate 2mcg	0%
Sodium 73mg	3%
Calcium 34mg	3%
Iron 1mg	3%
Magnesium 1mg	0%
Potassium 224mg	5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.