CUCUMBER SALAD (PIPINNA SAMBOLA)

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This cucumber salad is a staple dish in my household. The few ingredients of this salad combine to create a cool, refreshing mix of flavors.

Provided by Ruwanmali Samarakoon-Amunugama

Categories     Side     Vegetable     Cucumber     Onion     Chile Pepper     Lime Juice     Pepper     Raw     Vegetarian     Vegan     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Quick & Easy     Summer

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 field or English cucumber, peeled
½ small red or white onion
½ green (Thai) chili
½ -1 tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 small lime wedge (yielding about 1 tsp juice)

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the cucumber and place the slices in a bowl. Thinly slice the onion, separate out the rings or slices, and add to the cucumber.
  • Thinly slice the green chili on the diagonal and add to the cucumber.
  • Add the salt and pepper, squeeze the lime wedge over top, and combine all the ingredients with your hands. Taste and adjust the salt if necessary. Serve right away.

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