Serious Eats Sichuan-style Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe Recipe

Total time: 15 minutes

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Net Carbs are 16% of calories per serving, at 3g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Sichuan-style Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 16% of calories per serving, at 3g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Serious Eats Sichuan-style Smashed Cucumber Salad Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 79 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 19
Total Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 182mg
Total Carbohydrates: 3g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 1g
Calcium: 15mg Iron: 0mg
Potassium: 116mg Vitamin A: 4mcg
Vitamin C: 3mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 whole English cucumber, washed, peeled in any especially thick areas (see note above)
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1 teaspoon black vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optonal)

Instructions

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