Cucumber Vegetable Salad With Cilantro & Red Onion

Submitted by hannahactually

"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!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 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

directions

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

Reviews

[Loves2Teach]

I made this for my lunch recently after tagging it in the my three chefs game. I didn't have to make any changes. It was so cool and refreshing. Thanks for sharing!