Tomato Salad With Cucumber And Ginger Food

CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss well.
• Refrigerate at least 20 minutes before serving.

THAI-STYLE TOMATO SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND GINGER

Steps:

• Create stripes on the exterior of the cucumbers by running the tines of a fork along the length of the skin. Halve the cucumbers lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to a colander and toss with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon sugar.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the lime zest and juice, fish sauce, coconut oil, chile, garlic and the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar.
• Just before serving, add the tomatoes, basil, cilantro, red onion, ginger, cucumbers and half the nuts to the dressing; toss to coat. Transfer to a bowl or platter, top with remaining nuts and serve immediately.

THAI CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Peel the cucumber in stripes lengthwise with a vegetable peeler, alternating skinned stripes with peel for a decorative effect. Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, and then thinly slice. Place the cucumber in a salad bowl with the tomato and red onion, and mix together.
• Pour the rice vinegar and lime juice into a separate bowl, and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad;mix, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the cilantro and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

ASIAN TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder dried ginger and pepper and half the green onion; mix well (I just shake it well using a mason jar).
• As always, don't add the salt until you're ready to serve the tomatoes because the salt will make them smushy.
• Layer the tomatoes, cucumbers and onion on a platter the drizzle the vinaigrette over the veggies evenly.
• Let the vinaigrette sit for about 20 minutes the season it with salt and pepper; give it a mix.
• Taste and adjust seasoning,
• Serve immediately.

CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Dress with vinegar and oil, salt and pepper, to your taste.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SOY, GINGER AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Sprinkle the cucumbers with a generous amount of salt and let sit in a colander in the sink for 15 minutes. Rinse and dry on a kitchen towel. Transfer to a salad bowl.
• Whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, cayenne, and pepper. Whisk in the sesame oil and the sunflower or grapeseed oil. Toss with the cucumbers, scallions, and cilantro. Chill until ready to serve.

INDIAN TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch dice. Peel the cucumber, then quarter lengthwise. With a spoon, scrape out the seeds. Cut the cucumber strips crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Peel the red onion and cut into 1/2-inch dice.
• Place the vegetables in a serving bowl. Toss to mix. Sprinkle on the sugar, cumin and salt. Stir until all of the vegetables are well seasoned. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

TOMATO, CUCUMBER & CORIANDER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix together the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chopped coriander, but don't season until just before serving

GINGER CUCUMBER SALAD WITH SCALLOPS

Steps:

• With Asian or English cucumbers (or small garden cucumbers), slice thinly, preferably with a mandoline. With thick cucumbers, peel, halve lengthwise, and scoop out seeds before slicing.
• Mix vinegar, ginger, sugar and salt, and toss with cucumbers. Let stand for 30 to 60 minutes. (Refrigerate if marinating for more than an hour in warm weather.)
• Just before serving, drain excess liquid. Put 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat. Wait a minute, then add scallops or shrimp. Sear for about 2 minutes to a side, then remove to a plate. Turn heat to medium, add remaining oil, onions and turmeric, if you are using it. Cook until onion softens, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until browned and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir onions into cucumbers, top with scallops or shrimp, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve.