Whole Cucumber Logan Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Crunchy cucumber tossed with savory spices and shredded chicken for a fresh, satisfying main dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 whole Persian or mini cucumbers, washed
02 - 2 scallions, finely sliced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

→ Protein

04 - 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken, skin removed

→ Dressing

05 - 1 tablespoon light soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
06 - 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
07 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
08 - 1/2 teaspoon MSG (optional)
09 - 1 teaspoon sugar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or chili crisp (to taste)

→ Garnish

11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
12 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place whole cucumbers on a cutting board. Using a rolling pin or the flat side of a chef's knife, gently smash until split but mostly intact. Cut into 2-inch angled sections.
02 - In a large bowl, combine smashed cucumbers, sliced scallions, and minced garlic.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, MSG, sugar, and chili flakes in a small bowl.
04 - Pour dressing over cucumber mixture. Toss to coat evenly and let rest for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
05 - Transfer dressed cucumbers to a serving platter. Top with shredded rotisserie chicken.
06 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and fresh cilantro leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes less time than waiting for delivery and tastes like you actually tried.
  • Smashing cucumbers is weirdly therapeutic after a long day.
  • The combination of cool crunch and warm rotisserie chicken hits every texture craving at once.
02 -
  • If you skip smashing the cucumbers and just slice them, the dressing will pool at the bottom and the salad will taste bland.
  • Letting the cucumbers sit in the dressing for more than ten minutes before adding the chicken will make them too soft and watery.
03 -
  • Chill your cucumbers in the fridge for at least an hour before smashing them so they stay extra crisp.
  • If you're making this for guests, prep everything in advance and toss it together right before serving so it looks and tastes its best.
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