Red Onion and Cucumber Salad
Filed under
Salads
Ingredients
- 2 Red onion, julienned
- Salt
- 3 Cucumber, English, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 tsp Ginger, fresh, peeled and grated
- 2 clove Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Chives, fresh, minced
- 2 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil, preferably canola
- 1 pinch Red pepper flakes
- Black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
- Put the onions in a large bowl. Lightly salt the cucumbers in a colander and drain about 10 minutes.
- Whisk the ginger, garlic, chives and vinegar, then slowly whisk in the oil until smooth. Add the pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss the cucumbers with the onions, then with the dressing. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. Serve chilled.