Cucumbers with Red Onion and Sesame - Alison Roman

Name: Cucumbers with Red Onion and Sesame - Alison Roman
Ingredients: 2 large hot house or 6 persian or kirby cucumbers , cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 small red onion , sliced on the thicker side; Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime zest (the zest of one lemon); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice (or white wine or rice wine vinegar), plus more; ¼ cup white sesame seeds, well toasted; 2–3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil; 1-2 tablespoons sumac , optional; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 ½ cups cilantro, dill or mint , torn or coarsely chopped

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If you want to switch it up, this cucumber salad is another great pairing for a Really Nice Fish—it’s bright, crunchy, a little nutty, and a lovely low-lift side dish.

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Ingredients

2 large hot house or 6 persian or kirby cucumbers , cut into bite-sized pieces
1 small red onion , sliced on the thicker side
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime zest (the zest of one lemon)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice (or white wine or rice wine vinegar), plus more
¼ cup white sesame seeds, well toasted
2–3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1-2 tablespoons sumac , optional
Freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ cups cilantro, dill or mint , torn or coarsely chopped