COLD CUCUMBER SALAD
This is it! And it's so easy! This is based on a recipe from Ken Hom's book, Quick & Easy Chinese Cooking. This salad transcends "Asian" -- we double it and serve this at any summer time BBQ and also bring it to potlucks. This is always a hit. Best of all, my picky DH loves it! In Ken Hom's own words, "Here is a really quick and easy recipe in which you salt the cucumbers and sweat the moisture from them for 15 minutes. They acquire a cooked texture without cooking and make a charming first course. They can also serve as a picnic dish or as part of a summer salad."
Provided by mersaydees
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Peel cucumbers and slice in half lengthwise.
- Using a teaspoon, carve out the bitter seeds and discard.
- Cut the cucumbers into 3x1/2-inch slices. Place cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle salt over them. Stir the cucumber slices in order to distribute the salt as evenly as possible. Allow to drain for 15 minutes while you make the sauce.
- Whisk sauce ingredients together in small bowl.
- Rinse the cucumber slices, drain, pat dry with paper towels, then mix with the sauce and allow to marinate 10 minutes.
- Garnish with red pepper strips, if using.
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Obinna Edochie
o90@gmail.comThis salad is the perfect side dish for any summer meal.
Fluffy Rainbows
r.f@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I loved this salad.
Md Mostak
mostakmd@hotmail.co.ukThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
M Yasir Khan
khan@gmail.comI love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or omit ingredients to suit your taste.
Aakashi Shah
a_shah65@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Asekor Rahman
asekor@hotmail.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.
Simon BarSinister
barsinister.simon55@gmail.comThis is one of my favorite summer salads. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Jacqueline Riatako
j.r@gmail.comI love the addition of the dill in this recipe.
Jennifer Dorsey
dorseyj24@hotmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and perfect for a summer picnic.
Ahtasham Ashiq
ahtashamashiq13@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great.
MD.Abdullah All Mohaimen Tanvir
t-m@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
xxlovepartysxx
xxlovepartysxx@yahoo.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit!
02 Ii
i_026@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up cucumbers from the garden.
Adam Komba
k14@aol.comI love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so flavorful.
Comfort Nwosu Humgbeme
ncomfort20@yahoo.comEasy to make and delicious!
Hailey Escobedo
escobedo.hailey98@gmail.comThis cold cucumber salad is the perfect dish for a hot summer day. It was light, refreshing, and had the perfect balance of sweet and sour.