Spicy Smashed Cucumber and Pickle Salad

But, no matter what the season, smashing cucumbers with the back of a rolling pin to soften the skin and create a texturally outrageous salad sensation is a “hit,” as is a spicy pickle dressing any day.

I chose to top my salad with a perfectly poached GIANT egg from little Lucy.
It was delightful.

 

Spicy Smashed Cucumber and Pickle Salad

 

1 large cucumber, smashed and then roughly chopped
1 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
2 tsp. fresh rosemary, minced
2 tsp. stoneground mustard
2 tsp. capers, chopped
2 tsp. cornichons, chopped
pinch of cayenne pepper
pinch of paprika
pinch of sea salt
1 perfectly poached egg + flaky sea salt and pepper

 

Combine the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, mustard, capers and pickles, as well as the seasonings in a medium bowl. Whisk until well combined.

Gently toss in the smashed cucumber.

Allow the salad to sit for about 20 minutes, until the flavors fully combine.

Top with a Perfectly Poached Egg, flaky sea salt, and freshly ground pepper, if desired.