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Smashed cucumber snap pea salad in a white bowl.

Cucumber Snap Pea Salad

This delicious smashed cucumber and snap pea salad recipe is refreshing and easy to make! An excellent side dish that's ready in just a few minutes.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Emily Wilson

Equipment

  • Large Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 English cucumber
  • 8 ounces sugar snap peas sliced
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Optional topping - 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Wash the cucumber and pat it dry. Use the flat part of a large knife to smash the cucumber, pressing down on it with your hand. The cucumber will crack. Slice the cucumber into bite-size pieces.
    Smashed and sliced cucumber on a cutting board.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, snap peas, and green onions.
    Green onions, snap peas, and cucumbers in a glass bowl.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, and sugar. Whisk to combine. Add the optional sesame seeds if using.
    Sesame vinegar soy dressing in a glass bowl with a spoon.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Garnish with additional sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
    Cucumber snap pea salad in a glass mixing bowl.

Notes

    • Storage - leftover salad can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to four days.
    • Reheat - allow the salad to come to room temperature outside of the refrigerator before serving. Do not try to heat it in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 508mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg