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Active Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings

Active Time:15 mins

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Total Time:

Servings:4

Servings:

4

Yield:4 servings

Yield:

4 servings

Jump to Nutrition Facts

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2English cucumbers, cut into thirds½teaspoonsalt2tablespoonslemon juice2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil½teaspoonground cumin½teaspoonground pepper

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Ingredients

2English cucumbers, cut into thirds

½teaspoonsalt

2tablespoonslemon juice

2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

½teaspoonground cumin

½teaspoonground pepper

DirectionsPlace cucumbers on a cutting board and cover with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel. Smash with a meat mallet or heavy pot until they start to break apart. Tear into bite-size pieces and place in a colander; sprinkle with salt and stir. Let stand 10 minutes.Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, oil, cumin and pepper in a medium bowl.Shake the cucumbers in the colander to drain any liquid. Turn the cucumbers out onto a clean kitchen towel and pat dry. Add the cucumbers to the dressing and toss to coat.TipsTo make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 day.Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2017

Directions

Place cucumbers on a cutting board and cover with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel. Smash with a meat mallet or heavy pot until they start to break apart. Tear into bite-size pieces and place in a colander; sprinkle with salt and stir. Let stand 10 minutes.Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, oil, cumin and pepper in a medium bowl.Shake the cucumbers in the colander to drain any liquid. Turn the cucumbers out onto a clean kitchen towel and pat dry. Add the cucumbers to the dressing and toss to coat.TipsTo make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Place cucumbers on a cutting board and cover with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel. Smash with a meat mallet or heavy pot until they start to break apart. Tear into bite-size pieces and place in a colander; sprinkle with salt and stir. Let stand 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, oil, cumin and pepper in a medium bowl.

Shake the cucumbers in the colander to drain any liquid. Turn the cucumbers out onto a clean kitchen towel and pat dry. Add the cucumbers to the dressing and toss to coat.

bowl of Smashed Cucumber Salad with Lemon & Cumin

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2017

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)81Calories7gFat4gCarbs2gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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