Refreshing Cucumber Vegetable Salad With Cilantro & Red Onion
Savor the freshness of this refreshing salad, featuring crisp cucumber slices tossed with a hint of salt, combined with vibrant vegetables, fragrant cilantro, and a zesty dressing. Perfect as a side dish or a light and healthy snack.
Ingredients
1 | large seedless English cucumber, thinly sliced |
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1⁄2 | teaspoon salt |
3 | medium carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds |
2 | cups cherry tomatoes, halved and salted |
1⁄2 | medium red onion, cut into slivers |
1⁄2 | cup chopped fresh cilantro |
1⁄4 | cup vegetable oil |
1⁄4 | cup rice wine vinegar |
| • | ground black pepper, to taste |
Instructions
Preparing the Salad | |
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| 1. | Toss cucumber slices with salt in a colander; allow to drain for 30-45 minutes. |
| 2. | Pat dry the cucumber slices and transfer them to a large bowl. |
| 3. | Combine the remaining vegetables, cilantro, and oil with the cucumbers; toss gently to coat. |
| 4. | Add rice wine vinegar and ground black pepper; toss again to combine. |
| 5. | For optimal flavor, cover the salad and refrigerate for several hours before serving. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 85.1 kcal |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.8 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
Published on Aug 15, 2024 by Luminița