Cucumber Mint Red Onion Salad
Cucumbers are one of the most hydrating and refreshing vegetables and here they are the star of the salad. In this recipe, you'll learn how to concentrate the cucumber's flavors and then complement them with just enough of the supporting ingredients to make it a favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb cucumbers, any variety
- kosher salt or sea salt
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1 small red onion
- handful of mint
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil or avocado oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Peel the cucumbers zebra style and scoop out the seeds.
- Slice the cucumbers into shapes that will make the salad visually appealing.
- Place the cucumbers in a colander, sprinkle with salt and let stand 30 minutes
- Meanwhile, slice the scallions on the bias, then soak them in ice water for 20 minutes to keep them crisp.
- Slice up the red onion.
- Pick the leaves from the mint vines and tear into bite-size pieces
- Toss everything together with crushed red pepper flakes, fresh cracked black pepper, and white balsamic vinegar. Taste, add salt, then olive oil. Taste again.
- Taste, add salt and pepper, then olive oil. Taste again.
- Serve immediately.
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