Sesame Smashed Cucumber and Avocado Salad

Name: Sesame Smashed Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 personnes
Ingredients: 6 Persian cucumbers (~1 pound), halved lengthwise; 2 large ripe avocados, cut into large chunks; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons finely-chopped fresh cilantro; Furikake and chili crisp (optional, to taste); 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1½ teaspoons granulated sugar; 1 small clove garlic, finely grated; ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt (plus more to taste)

Crisp cucumbers and creamy avocado define this refreshing side, finished with a savory sesame soy dressing, aromatic cilantro, and a garnish of chili crisp and furikake.

15 min

4 pers

no cooking

Entrée

vegetarian

healthy

cucumber

avocado

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Ingrédients

4 pers

6 Persian cucumbers · halved lengthwise
2 large ripe avocados · cut into large chunks
2 scallions · thinly sliced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro · finely-chopped
Furikake and chili crisp · optional, to taste
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1 small clove garlic · finely grated
1/4 tsp fine sea salt · plus more to taste

Préparation

1
Place the cucumbers flat-side-down on a cutting board and gently smash them with the side of a knife until they crack open, then cut them diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
2
Whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and salt in a small bowl until the sugar has fully dissolved.
3
Combine the smashed cucumbers, avocado chunks, sliced scallions, and chopped cilantro in a large bowl. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat, taking care to preserve the avocado texture.
4
Spoon the chili crisp over the salad and sprinkle with furikake before serving.