CUCUMBER VEGETABLE SALAD WITH CILANTRO & RED ONION

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This delicious, summery salad recipe was printed in USA Weekend. It would be perfect with a spicy Indian dish or, perhaps, a grilled meat. Enjoy!

Provided by hannahactually

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large seedless English cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved and salted
1/2 medium red onion, cut into slivers
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Toss cucumber slices with salt in a colander; let stand in the sink or over a bowl until juice has drained, 30-45 minutes.
  • Pat cucumbers dry with paper towels and turn into a large bowl.
  • Add remaining vegetables, cilantro, and oil; toss to coat.
  • Add vinegar and pepper; toss again.
  • (This salad can be covered and refrigerated several hours.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.1, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 164.4, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3, Protein 0.9

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