Photo: Red Onion and Cucumber Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 red onions, julienned
- Salt
- 3 English cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons peeled, grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, preferably canola
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Place the onions in a large bowl; set aside.
In a colander, lightly salt the cucumbers and let drain for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk together the ginger, garlic, chives, and vinegar in a small bowl. While whisking, slowly add the oil and whisk until smooth. Add the pepper flakes, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Add the cucumbers to the onions and toss well. Add the dressing and toss well. Adjust the seasonings. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours before serving. Serve chilled.
Per Serving: Calories:110; Total Fat: 9 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 1 gram; Total carbohydrates: 6 grams; Sugar: 3 grams; Fiber: 1.5 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 111 milligrams
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By JGB18
Fort Walton Bea...
on June 01, 2012
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Far too much red onion in proportion to the cucumber. If I try to finish this off, my spouse won't get near my breath for a month. In retrospect, I should have made a half recipe. I guess I'll use small portions of it on salads for the next week. It should be OK as an accent, but is far too strong by itself.
By SmokyMountains
Knoxville, TN
on April 07, 2012
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It was pretty good, but the red onion was very strong despite marinating several hours & I couldn't taste the ginger. I'll make some tweaks next time.
By mrsmamab_13090349
Northeast Ohio
on August 05, 2011
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Nice change from the usual cucumbers in vinegar and water. Just a hint of ginger made them refreshing. The longer they sit, the cukes tend to wilt a bit. I used regular garden cucumbers sliced thin. I may cut them closer to 1/2 inch next time. Good recipe.
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