SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD WITH MINT

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Smashed Cucumber Salad with Mint image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 Persian cucumbers
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons za'atar
2 radishes, thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the cucumbers in a large ziptop bag and smash them with a heavy skillet. Chop into 3/4-inch pieces, place in a colander with a pinch of salt and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the lemon juice and onion and let sit until the cucumbers are ready.
  • Add the cucumbers to the bowl with the onion. Toss with the mint, olive oil, za'atar, radishes and a few turns of pepper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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