Here’s a fresh, tangy & healthy Ginger, Onion & Cucumber Salad recipe you’ll love 👇
🥒 Ginger, Onion & Cucumber Salad
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 large cucumber – thinly sliced
- 1 medium red onion – thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger – finely grated
- 2 tbsp white vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional for extra tang)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (or sesame oil for Asian flavor)
- 1 tsp sugar (balances the acidity)
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – to taste
- Fresh herbs (like cilantro, mint, or dill) – optional for garnish
🥗 Instructions:
- Prepare the vegetables:
- Wash the cucumber and slice thinly (you can peel it if you prefer).
- Peel the onion and slice thinly.
- Grate the fresh ginger finely.
- Make the dressing:
- In a small bowl, mix vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Combine everything:
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cucumber, onion, and ginger.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables.
- Toss gently until all the slices are well coated.
- Chill & Serve:
- Let the salad sit in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before serving so the flavors can blend.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
✨ Tips:
- For extra flavor, sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds or crushed peanuts on top.
- This salad pairs perfectly with grilled meat, fish, or rice dishes.
- You can store it in the fridge for up to 1 day, but it’s best enjoyed fresh.