It’s time to dust off those meat mallets and pretend we’re at a Gallagher show, because WE.ARE.SMASHING.SHIT.UP. Had a bad day? The state of the world got you down? Did your kid decide to turn your bed into a bathtub for her dolls (true story)? Nourish your body and your rage by smashing the hell out of some delicious Persian cucumbers. Then toss them in a sweet and tangy sesame dressing and sprinkle on some of that cult favorite Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Seasoning. Voila! You’ll have an awesome side dish in minutes and they’re cheaper than therapy. #yourewelcome

Smashed Sesame Cucumbers

Ingredients:

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp kosher salt

1/4 C unseasoned rice wine vinegar

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

1 lb Persian cucumbers

Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel spice

In a large bowl, combine sugar, salt, vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved. With your hands or a meat mallet, smash the cucumbers and tear them apart into large pieces. Add cucumbers and toss to coat in the dressing. Sprinkle a generous amount of the Everything But the Bagel spice blend over the top.