Name: Warm Cucumber-Red Onion Relish with Mint
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium cucumbers , halved, seeded, and sliced thin (peeled if thick skinned); 1 medium red onion , halved and sliced thin; Salt and ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Why This Recipe Works

We wanted a cucumber relish recipe to go with salmon and other broiled or pan-cooked lighter fish such as cod or flounder. This warm relish has traditional flavors, but with a twist: The cucumbers are heated through to absorb the other flavors.

Before You Begin

Salmon is the most logical choice to serve with this relish because of its traditional and well-known affinity to mint and cucumbers. But this somewhat delicate sauce also works nicely with broiled or pan-cooked lighter fish, such as cod or flounder.

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large sauté pan. Add cucumbers; sauté until lightly colored, about 2 minutes. Add onion, salt and pepper to taste; sauté until vegetables just turn translucent, about 2 minutes longer. Turn cucumber mixture into medium bowl; stir in vinegar, mint and remaining olive oil. Check seasonings and serve.