Smashed Cucumber Salad

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Crushed cucumbers open up to absorb extra lemon-ginger dressing before being tossed with feta, basil, and red onion. It's an effortless side, appetizer, or snack that you'll serve all year long.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dishes, Snack

Cuisine: American, Asian

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Equipment

rolling pin or knife for smashing

Ingredients

Cucumber Salad

2 NatureSweet® English Cucumbers
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn or roughly chopped
½ small red onion, thinly sliced

Dressing

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (or red wine vinegar)
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
pinch of red pepper flakes, optional for heat

Instructions

Lay the cucumbers on a cutting board and press down firmly with a rolling pin or the flat edge of a knife until they split open.
Cut the smashed cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Transfer them to a colander over a bowl, toss with salt, and let them drain for 5 minutes.
Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes in a large serving bowl.
Add the drained, smashed cucumber and sliced red onion to the bowl. Toss until coated with the dressing.
Fold in the torn basil and crumbled feta and serve immediately, or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving.

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