Is Smashed Cucumber Salad safe for CKD patients?

This Chinese recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 480mg sodium, 180mg potassium, and 40mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Smashed Cucumber Salad more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇨🇳 China · Chinese

Smashed Cucumber Salad

Cucumber smashed open then tossed with garlic, sesame oil, chili oil, and vinegar.

Prep time 15 min

Servings 4

Calories 80 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

40mg

Phosphorus

40 / 800mg

480mg

Sodium

480 / 2000mg

180mg

Potassium

180 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Lower-K vegetable salad. Use 1 tsp soy instead of 1 tbsp.

Ingredients

2 cucumbers
Garlic, sesame oil
Vinegar, soy, sugar
Chili oil

Chinese Cold Cucumber Kidney Friendlier Quick Sichuan Vegetable

Cooking Steps

1
Smash cucumbers, cut.
2
Salt 10 min, drain.
3
Toss with dressing.

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