Smashed Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Celery Salt

A refreshing salad featuring crisp smashed cucumbers dressed with bright lemon and aromatic celery salt. This light and zesty dish makes for a perfect summer side.

4 servings
1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • 5 whole mini seedless or Persian cucumbers
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 strip lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ tsp celery salt
  • to taste celery salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Gently smash cucumbers with a rolling pin or the back of a heavy knife just to break open. Tear into irregular 2" pieces and place in a medium bowl; season lightly with salt. Let sit at least 5 minutes and up to 1 hour.

    60 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, whisk lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, and 1/4 tsp. celery salt in a medium bowl to combine; season dressing with salt.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Drain cucumbers, discarding any liquid they have released. Add to bowl with dressing and toss several times to coat. Sprinkle with more celery salt.

    5 min