Smashed Cucumber Salad
About
Prep Time:
15 minutes
cook time:
25 minutes
serves:
6 - 8
This recipe sits within the Mediterranean Gathering menu from The Dinner Party Guide — designed so every dish works together.
The full guide includes the complete menu, a consolidated shopping list, wine pairings, and a step-by-step cooking timeline to keep everything on track.
ingredients:
4 large Lebanese cucumbers
Extra virgin olive oil
Fresh mint, parsley and dill
⅓ cup toasted almond slivers
Dressing:
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
Salt & pepper
Sumac
Preparation:
Halve cucumbers lengthwise, cut into 4–5 cm chunks, and gently smash with the flat side of a knife or rolling pin. Sprinkle with salt and let drain in a colander for 10 minutes. Pat dry
In a jar make the dressing; add the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, pomegranate molasses, salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of sumac. Shake until combined
Toss the smashed cucumbers with the dressing, then arrange on a plate. Scatter fresh herbs and toasted almond slivers. Optionally, add a drizzle of extra olive oil or a splash of lemon zest
