Transform a few cucumbers into a vibrant, flavour-packed salad using just a few pantry staples and minutes of your time. It's so simple, you're basically quick-marinading red onion and cucumbers in soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil and a little chilli.
This salad is crisp and refreshing, perfect for summer meals when you're craving something light. Use it to top a rice bowl, with noodles or serve it with a fiery curry, baked fish or tofu skewers. You can dress it up or down depending on what you have on hand and who you're trying to impress. Toasted peanuts, fried shallots, or a little thinly sliced green chilli would bring a touch of deluxe.
Enjoy!
Ingredients 11
For The Dressing
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp sugar
1⁄4 tsp salt
1⁄2 tbsp chili oil, optional
For The Salad
3 Lebanese cucumber, halved, cut into rough chunks
1⁄2 red onion, thinly sliced
1⁄2 bunch coriander, roughly chopped
1⁄4 tsp salt
1⁄4 tsp pepper
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Method 3
Start by making the dressing. In a large bowl add , , , , , and . Mix well to combine.
Thinly slice the and add to the bowl with the dressing. Mix and set to allow the onion to lightly pickle.
Halve the , and cut into rough chunks at an angle, about 3 cm thick. Add the bowl with the and gently mix. Let sit for at least 10-15 minutes, then roughly chop the and mix through the salad. Taste adding more and if needed, then serve.
Clove Kitchen's tips
We love the simplicity of this recipe, but if there's a few extra bits and pieces in the fridge that need using you can add them to this salad. Spring onions, a few thinly sliced radishes, a green chilli, even a thinly sliced celery stick would all work well. Toasted peanuts would be a great addition for some extra crunch!
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