Smashed Cucumber Chicken Salad

Smashed cucumbers and tender chicken tossed in a savory soy-sesame dressing make a crisp, refreshing salad ready in about 20 minutes.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 0 min · Yield: 4 · Method: No-Cook

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken
• 2 medium english cucumbers
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 medium scallions
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Cooking instructions

1. Place each cucumber on a cutting board and gently smash it with the side of a chef’s knife or a rolling pin until cracked. Cut into bite-size pieces. (about 5 min)
2. Whisk the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and sugar in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves. (about 2 min)
3. Add the chicken and cucumbers to a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss until evenly coated. (about 3 min)
4. Cover and chill for 10 minutes so the cucumbers absorb the dressing. (about 10 min) — Refrigerate
5. Slice the scallions and toss them into the chilled salad just before serving. (about 2 min)