Micah Siva's Smashed Cucumber Dill Salad

Instructions

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1. 1 Cut the ends off the cucumbers and cut them in half lengthwise. Place the cucumber halves, cut side down, on a cutting board and, using the handle of a wooden spoon or spatula, press down firmly using the heel of your hand until the cucumber splits, repeating the motion along the length of the cucumber. Once it is evenly smashed, cut the cucumbers into diagonal 1-inch slices.
2. 2 Transfer the cucumbers to a large bowl, add the salt, toss until combined, and let sit for 20 minutes.
3. 3 Using a colander, drain the excess liquid from the cucumbers, and then return them to the bowl. Add the vinegar, sugar, and garlic, toss, and let sit for 10 minutes.
4. 4 Add the dill and mix until combined. Taste, season with salt and pepper, and serve.