A cold summertime salad is the Keto Smashed Cucumber Salad. It is very healthy and refreshing with all the goodness present. It is a Japanese/Chinese salad that is ready in only 15/17 minutes and tastes & looks best when served fresh. You may refrigerate it for 2/3 days. The crushing/smashing of cucumber brings out the strong & distinct flavor. Enjoy your Keto Smashed Cucumber Salad with only three g of net carbs in a serving.
Follow the directions, tips, & tricks to have the best results.
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STATS:
Cuisine: Japanese, Chinese
Course: Salad
Yield: Serves 6
Time: 15 mins.
EQUIPMENT:
- Strainer
- Two bowls
- A meat pounder
- Serving plate 1
INGREDIENTS:
- Sugar (white), 1 tsp
- 2 English cucumbers
- A teaspoon of soy sauce
- Sesame seeds (toasted), 2 tsp
- 1.5 teaspoons or taste of salt (kosher)
- To taste flakes of pepper (red)
- Well-crushed cloves of garlic, 2
- A tsp of oil (sesame)
- Seasoned vinegar (rice) 2 tbsp
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SAME SEEDS (TOASTED):
They add a nice crunch & flavor to your salad & give it a distinctive touch.
SOY SAUCE:
When purchasing a container of soy sauce, always inspect the label.
CUCUMBERS:
Persian cucumbers also taste well, & they are sweet in taste. The recipe uses English cucumbers for its healthy smashed salad.
Flakes of Red Pepper & Salt:
Use salt, flakes of red pepper, and/or powdered peppercorn to season your salad.
CILANTRO:
Always use the cilantro (fresh) that has no leaves browning. It adds nutrients, color, and fresh aroma to our salad.
POWDERED GARLIC:
That is the best choice if you have a time shortage. Use chopped garlic (fresh) clove for a better & stronger taste.
SESAME OIL:
The toasted version of this oil adds a classical taste & aroma to our salad. It is very healthy as it contains the best and most balanced ratio of omega-3, 6, & 9 fatty acids. That is why you will have a lower risk of developing disease of the heart.
SWEETENER:
You may use any keto sweetener of your choice. Another idea is to use honey as a keto alternative.
VINEGAR:
The recipe uses the vinegar of rice to give the traditional Asian flavor to our salad of smashed cucumber. You have the option to choose between rice, apple cider, or white vinegar.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Wash & dry the cucumber thoroughly.
- Slice the clean cucumber lengthwise into two halves.
- Then wrap both the pieces using cling wrap.
- With the help of a meat pounder, crush the cucumber with a little pressure.
- After that, remove the cling wrap & cut it into 1-inch slices.
- Mix those slices of cucumber along with sugar & salt.
- Place the seasoned cucumber in a strainer & maintain that strainer above a bowl.
- Keep it in the refrigerator and leave for some time.
- Now pick another vessel & include all the items for the dressing in it.
- Mix to combine well.
- After some time, mix the strained cucumbers into the dressing and coat well.
- Wrap them with the help of cling wrap.
- Use the fridge to develop the flavors of the salad for around 20/30 minutes.
- After that, dish them out on a plate and top them with the seeds of sesame.
TIPS:
You may use the plain vinegar of rice in place of the seasoned one.
Never over-smash the cucumber. Just strike a little pressure.
Taste & add a little sugar & salt if you feel the need.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
Cover the salad using cling wrap & use the fridge to keep it safe for 2/3 days.
If we keep the prepared salad in the fridge, it will release moisture. It is better to strain it right before serving.
FREEZER:
The veggies are not suitable for freezing, which is the reason we advise against freezing.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
FAQs:
How you should serve the following salad?
You may serve this delicious & healthy cucumber salad along with stir-fried veggies, chicken, or seafood. You may also take it for lunch.
Is the recipe too difficult?
No, the recipe is quick. You may make it in only 15/16 minutes. it doesn’t involve any cooking.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Size/serving: one-sixth of the recipe
Calories: 29 kcal
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Net carbs: 3 grams
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 1 gram
Sugar: 2 g
Fats: 1 gram
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS