@bayanbites7: Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad Fresh, crunchy, spicy, and packed with flavor 🌶️🥒 This smashed cucumber salad with bell pepper, cilantro, roasted peanuts, and a sizzling garlic chili dressing is so addictive! Ingredients * 3 long seedless cucumbers * 1 red bell pepper, cut into cubes * 1½ tsp salt * ½ cup roasted peanuts, roughly crushed * Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped * Water, for rinsing Dressing * 1 tbsp sugar * 4–5 garlic cloves, minced or chopped * 2 tbsp soy sauce * 1 tbsp rice vinegar pr white * 2 tbsp hot sesame oil * 2 tbsp avocado oil * 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), or to taste * ½ tsp salt, if needed Instructions 1. Lightly smash the cucumbers with the side of a knife or rolling pin, then cut into bite-size pieces. Cut the red bell pepper into cubes. 2. Place the cucumbers and bell pepper in a bowl. Sprinkle with 1½ tsp salt, toss, and let sit for 15–20 minutes. Rinse with water and drain well. 3. Add the chopped cilantro. 4. Add the garlic and gochugaru to the salad. Add ½ tsp salt only if needed. 5. Heat the sesame oil and avocado oil until hot, then carefully pour the hot oil over the garlic and gochugaru. 6. Add the sugar, soy sauce, vinegar, and crushed roasted peanuts. Toss everything well. 7. Taste and adjust the chili or salt if needed. Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes before serving. #cucumbersalad #usa #EasyRecip#healthyrecipe ##FoodTok

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