Smashed Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Celery Salt

Ingredients for Smashed Cucumber Salad with Lemon and Celery Salt

• 5 mini seedless or Persian cucumbers or 1 small English hothouse cucumber (about 350g )

• Kosher salt

• 1 (3x1") strip lemon zest, very thinly sliced

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/4 teaspoons celery salt, plus more for serving

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.

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

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

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