Cucumber Salad

So I guess cucumber salad is getting viral on social media, and I am taking advantage and making my own Mediterranean version! This salad will be even tastier the day after!

60 minutes
Serves 6
easy
Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers, cut to thin slices using a mandolin
  • 1 shallot, cut to thin slices using a mandolin
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper, cut to thin slices using a mandolin
  • Handful of chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of tahini paste
  • 1 tablespoon of white vinegar
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • A touch of sumac, for garnish.

Instructions

  1. 1.In a salad bowl add the sliced cucumbers, shallot, jalapeño pepper, and chopped cilantro.
  2. 2.Put the salt, black pepper, tahini, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, and cilantro in a small food processor and process it to a smooth dressing.
  3. 3.Pour the sauce on top and mix it well.
  4. 4.Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, chopped cilantro and a touch of sumac.