Friday, July 12, 2013

Asian-Inspired Cucumber Salad



This perfect summer salad only uses a few simple ingredients, but packs a ton of flavor (and a fun, little kick thanks to some chili flakes) and makes a great addition to any picnic spread. 

This is one of those salads that just gets better with time.  If possible, it‘s best to prepare the day before you plan to serve it, giving all the flavors more time to blend and meld.

Asian-Inspired Cucumber Salad

Easy Cucumber SaladServes 6-8 as a side
What You‘ll Need:
4 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1 pinch sea salt
What to Do:
  1. In a large bowl, combine vinegars, sugar, and chili flakes, and whisk until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Stir in cucumbers and red onion.  Season with a pinch of sea salt.
  3. Refrigerate until your ready to serve. Goes well as a side to burgers, grilled meat or fish, or any asian dish! 
What‘s your favorite simple side salad recipe? Share with us in the comments below!