Smashed Cucumber and Grape Salad
Prep time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
- 1 1/4 pounds English or Persian cucumbers, ends trimmed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons chili oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 cup halved California grapes
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- Using rolling pin, smash whole cucumbers lightly, just enough to break open. Tear or cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces and season with salt. Transfer to sieve and let drain 10 minutes.
- In large bowl, whisk vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, chili oil and sesame oil; stir in grapes and scallions. When cucumbers finish draining, add to bowl with grape mixture and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Nutritional information per serving: 70 calories; 1 g protein; 11 g carbohydrates; 2.5 g fat (32% calories from fat); 0 g saturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 170 mg sodium; 1 g fiber.