Smashed Cucumbers with Cashews and Cilantro
Description
It works for both holidays and everyday meals. Smashed cucumber salad is loved and prepared in many families, and it is especially popular in summer. If you also love this appetizer, try adding cashews and cilantro—the salad will take on a completely new palette of flavors. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Peel the garlic, wash the cucumbers and cilantro under running water, and pat dry.
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Step 2
Separate the cilantro leaves from the stems and transfer them to a deep bowl.
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Step 3
Trim the ends off the cucumbers on both sides, then cut them into large pieces.
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Step 4
Transfer the cucumbers to the bowl with the cilantro, add the cashews chopped with a knife, and pour in the rice vinegar. Rice vinegar can be replaced with wine vinegar or white balsamic.
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Step 5
Next, pour in the soy sauce and olive oil.
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Step 6
Season the appetizer to taste with pepper; add salt if necessary. A hot pepper or a Tabasco-type sauce works well—if you have any on hand, add a little. Mix everything thoroughly and let marinate for about 30 minutes.
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Step 7
Divide the finished salad into portions and sprinkle with whole nuts.
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Step 8
Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve immediately.