4-ingredient Sweet and Sour Smashed Cucumber Salad

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Fresh, sour, and a little bit spicy, this Chinese cucumber salad is easy and perfect for a busy summer weeknight.

By: Emma_Cook Like Asian (via Cooklikeasian)
Original Publish: Aug 14, 2020
Last Updated: Mar 4, 2026
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Yields: 2

Nutrition Facts

115 Calories
6 grams proteinProtein
7 grams carbohydratesCarbs
7 grams fatFat
Finished 4-ingredient Sweet and Sour Smashed Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Wash the cucumber. Cut it into several chunks and put them in a Ziploc.

  2. Use the flat of your knife to smash the cucumber until it is slightly crushed.

  3. Transfer to a plate and drain additional water with a kitchen towel or your hand.

  4. Add 0.5 teaspoons of salt to the cucumber and marinate for 5 minutes.

  5. In a pot of water, put one century egg in and bring the water to boil. Cover the lid and continue to cook for 10 minutes.

  6. Take the century egg out and soak it in cold water. When the egg cools down, remove the shell and cut it into small pieces. Place them together with the smashed cucumber.

  7. Peel the garlic by gently pressing it with your knife. Then chop the chilly and garlic finely. 

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