Creamy Cucumber Salad with Carrot, Cilantro, and Cumin
By America's Test KitchenPublished on April 19, 2012
Time
25 minutes, plus 20 minutes resting
Yield
Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients
3 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced thin½ cup thinly sliced red onion 3 tablespoons cider vinegar ½ cup sour cream 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoon granulated sugar Salt and pepper 2 carrots, peeled and grated on large holes of box grater
Before You Begin
Be sure to allow the cucumbers to sit the full 20 minutes before folding them into the dressing. These salads can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
Instructions
- Spread cucumber slices in single layer on paper towel–lined baking sheet; refrigerate for 20 minutes. Combine onions and vinegar in bowl and let sit for 20 minutes.
- Whisk sour cream, cilantro, cumin, sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt together in large bowl. Add cucumbers, carrots, and onion-vinegar mixture, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
Time
25 minutes, plus 20 minutes restingYield
Serves 4 to 6Ingredients
3 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced thin
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
Salt and pepper
2 carrots, peeled and grated on large holes of box grater
Test Kitchen Techniques
Ingredients
3 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced thin
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
Salt and pepper
2 carrots, peeled and grated on large holes of box grater
Test Kitchen Techniques
Ingredients
3 cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced thin
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
Salt and pepper
2 carrots, peeled and grated on large holes of box grater
Test Kitchen Techniques
Before You Begin
Be sure to allow the cucumbers to sit the full 20 minutes before folding them into the dressing. These salads can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
Instructions
- Spread cucumber slices in single layer on paper towel–lined baking sheet; refrigerate for 20 minutes. Combine onions and vinegar in bowl and let sit for 20 minutes.
- Whisk sour cream, cilantro, cumin, sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt together in large bowl. Add cucumbers, carrots, and onion-vinegar mixture, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
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