Cucumber Relish

1 cup (240 ml)

Ingredients

2 Persian cucumbers, finely diced 1/2 cup (480 ml) red onion, finely diced 1/4 cup (960 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup (960 ml) fresh mint, chopped 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil coarse ground sea salt, to taste coarse ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Add the cucumber, red onion, cilantro, mint, lime juice and olive oil to a medium sized mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste. Serve with Dipping Sliders, grilled chicken or seared tuna.

Enjoy!

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Cucumber relish is a bright, herb-packed condiment that cuts through rich food like a cool breeze. Finely diced cucumber and red onion tumble with cilantro, mint, and fresh lime juice, all bound with just a slick of olive oil. The recipe suggests serving it with dipping sliders, grilled chicken, or seared tuna — all three are better for it.

Pro Tips

• Dice everything finely and uniformly. Relish is all about texture — neat small pieces cling to the food instead of sliding off.
• Salt the chopped cucumber and let it drain for ten minutes if it is very watery. You want a relish, not a puddle at the bottom of the bowl.
• Chop the mint and cilantro just before mixing. Dark, bruised herbs taste flat; freshly cut herbs make the relish taste alive.
• Let the flavors marry fifteen minutes in the fridge before serving, then taste again — relish almost always needs a final squeeze of lime.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does cucumber relish keep?

Two to three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. The herbs darken slightly after day one but the flavor stays bright.

What else can I serve this with?

Seared tuna and grilled chicken are the recipe's picks. It is also excellent spooned over fish tacos or alongside any grilled seafood.

Can I use dried herbs?

Fresh is essential here — this relish is essentially fresh herbs held together with cucumber. Dried herbs would taste dusty and muted in a raw condiment.

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Stav Kogan

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Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Method

 

1. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
2. Serve with Dipping Sliders, grilled chicken or seared tuna.

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