smashed cucumbers
I had smashed cucumbers last year for the first time...they were awesome. Smashing the cucumbers results in the cucumber absorbing more of the delicious dressing. Smash your cucumber with a big pestle or use a heavy cast iron pot.. I like them to be rugged and coarsely crushed. This recipe is quick and easy to make with excellent results. I hope you enjoy them, as much as we did.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
2 serving(s)
Ingredients
- - 2 large, peeled cucumbers, cut into 2 inch chunks and halved
- - 1/2 sweet onion, chopped
- - 1/2 tbsp fresh minced parsley
- - 1 tsp fresh minced mint
- - 1/2 tsp sea salt
- - 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- - 1/8 cup thick yogurt, plain or lemon
- - 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- - 1/4 tsp fresh lemon fine zest
- - 1/2 tsp white sugar
- - 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
How To Make smashed cucumbers
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Step 1Put the prepared cucumbers on a cutting sheet and using either a large pestle or a cast iron frying pan, lightly smash the cucumbers.
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Step 2Add the smashed cucumbers to a medium bowl, and add the onion, parsley, mint, salt and pepper. Mix it all together well.
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Step 3In a small bowl mix together the yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar and oil, blending well.
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Step 4Now add the dressing to the cucumber mixture and toss gently. Taste and re-season if necessary.
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Category:
Other Salads
Keyword:
#Argentina
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
Latin American
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