Smashed Cucumber and Raspberry Salad
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Smashed Cucumber and Raspberry Salad
Smashed Cucumber and Raspberry Salad
Smashed Cucumber and Raspberry Salad
Smashed Cucumber and Raspberry Salad
Smashed Cucumber and Raspberry Salad
Smashed Cucumber and Raspberry Salad

Smashed Cucumber and Raspberry Salad

This is a new take on the viral smashed cucumber side dish being seen everywhere. Cucumbers are paired with fresh raspberries and tossed in a lemon and raspberry vinegar with a punch of heat from Calabrian Chilis. Delicious.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soups & Salads
Cuisine General
Servings 4 Served
Calories 11 cal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Cut off the ends of the cucumber. Cut the cucumber in thirds and then cut each third horizontally so you have six long pieces. Cut each piece into one inch chunks. On a cutting board, with the back of a large knife, smash each cucumber chunk. (Careful, they’ll splatter!) Put them all into a large bowl.
  • Make the dressing in a small bowl. Add the olive oil, juice of a lemon (more it you want your lemon isn’t giving off a lot of juice), chili flakes, salt and pepper to the bowl.  Whisk it until it is well blended. Taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary.  Put to the side.
  • In a separate bowl, add the raspberries and balsamic vinegar. Gently toss so you don’t break up all the raspberries. (Smashing some is just fine and will only add to the salad’s flavor.) Let this sit for five minutes.
  • It is time to assemble the salad. Mix the lemon dressing again and add to the cucumbers. Toss to coat. Drain the berries and top the cucumber salad with them. Gently toss. Chill for at least 1/2 hour. To finish, sprinkle with flaky salt and zest of lemon. Serve as a side dish to poultry, fish or beef. Enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 11calCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.003gSodium: 240mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 79IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword fruits and vegetables, salad
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