Smashed cucumbers
This recipe is a quick and fun way to add a refreshing side dish to your meal. If you ever come home after a long, busy day and need a little stress relief, try a little cucumber smashing on for size. This is also a great hands-on way to get your younger family members involved in the meal preparation.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 Persian cucumbers, or other small thin-skinned cucumbers
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- A few mint leaves, minced
- 1 sprig oregano, minced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Trim the ends of the cucumbers and cut in half lengthwise. Next, cut crosswise or on a bias into 1-inch pieces. With seed-side down, gently smashed the cucumbers with the side of your knife or the heel of your clean hand.
- Leaving some of the seeds on the cutting board, transfer the cucumbers to a bowl and toss with the lemon juice, olive oil, and minced herbs.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition information (per serving)
- Calories: 50
- Total fat: 5 g
- Saturated fat: .5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Total carbohydrate: 4 g
- Dietary fiber: 1 g
- Total sugars: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
Does not include added salt