Refreshing Cucumber Vegetable Salad With Cilantro & Red Onion

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Vegetable

Ingredients: 9

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

Ingredients for the Salad
1 large seedless English cucumber, thinly sliced
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

    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.

Aug 15, 2024