Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad
, Serves 2 to 4
A chilled salad of smashed, salted cucumbers and shredded chicken in a tangy rice vinegar and sesame dressing.
| 6 Persian or other thin-skinned small cucumbers | Smash & halve cucumbers | Salt, chill & drain 20 min | Toss in cucumbers & chicken | Top with cilantro, flakes & sesame |
| 1/2 tsp fine sea salt | ||||
| 60 ml unseasoned rice vinegar, or to taste | Whisk vinegar, oil, soy & honey | |||
| 1 tbsp sesame oil (untoasted or toasted) | ||||
| 2 tsp soy sauce | ||||
| 1 tsp honey (optional) | ||||
| 450 g coarsely shredded cooked chicken, about 2 1/2 cups | ||||
| 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro | ||||
| 1/2 to 1 tsp red-pepper flakes | ||||
| 2 tsp toasted white sesame seeds (optional) |
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