Photo: Victor ProtasioThe dietitian and host ofUrban Vegetarianoffers a crunchy, spicy recipe from herEat More PlantscookbookDesiree Nielsen’s Cucumber Salad with Mint & Ginger2 small (1 1/2 lbs. total) English cucumbers1 Tbsp. plus 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)1 Tbsp. finely diced shallot2 tsp. cane sugar1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper or 1 red Fresno chile, seeded and thinly sliced1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced1.Cut 1 cucumber into 1/2-in. pieces; thinly slice remaining cucumber.2.Toss cucumbers and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium bowl. Transfer cucumbers to a colander, let drain 10 minutes. Rinse excess salt from cucumbers, and pat dry with paper towels.3.Add lime juice, shallot, sugar, ginger, sesame oil, red pepper and remaining salt to a large bowl; whisk until combined. Add cucumbers and toss; let stand 5 minutes. Toss in mint.Serves:4Active Time:10 minutesTotal Time:30 minutes
Photo: Victor Protasio
The dietitian and host ofUrban Vegetarianoffers a crunchy, spicy recipe from herEat More PlantscookbookDesiree Nielsen’s Cucumber Salad with Mint & Ginger2 small (1 1/2 lbs. total) English cucumbers1 Tbsp. plus 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)1 Tbsp. finely diced shallot2 tsp. cane sugar1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper or 1 red Fresno chile, seeded and thinly sliced1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced1.Cut 1 cucumber into 1/2-in. pieces; thinly slice remaining cucumber.2.Toss cucumbers and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium bowl. Transfer cucumbers to a colander, let drain 10 minutes. Rinse excess salt from cucumbers, and pat dry with paper towels.3.Add lime juice, shallot, sugar, ginger, sesame oil, red pepper and remaining salt to a large bowl; whisk until combined. Add cucumbers and toss; let stand 5 minutes. Toss in mint.Serves:4Active Time:10 minutesTotal Time:30 minutes
The dietitian and host ofUrban Vegetarianoffers a crunchy, spicy recipe from herEat More Plantscookbook
Desiree Nielsen’s Cucumber Salad with Mint & Ginger
2 small (1 1/2 lbs. total) English cucumbers1 Tbsp. plus 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)1 Tbsp. finely diced shallot2 tsp. cane sugar1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger1/2 tsp. toasted sesame oil1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper or 1 red Fresno chile, seeded and thinly sliced1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
1.Cut 1 cucumber into 1/2-in. pieces; thinly slice remaining cucumber.2.Toss cucumbers and 1 tablespoon salt in a medium bowl. Transfer cucumbers to a colander, let drain 10 minutes. Rinse excess salt from cucumbers, and pat dry with paper towels.3.Add lime juice, shallot, sugar, ginger, sesame oil, red pepper and remaining salt to a large bowl; whisk until combined. Add cucumbers and toss; let stand 5 minutes. Toss in mint.
Serves:4Active Time:10 minutesTotal Time:30 minutes
source: people.com
