Slaw and Order: Veggie Crimes Unit
Asian-Style Pickled Cucumber, Cherry Tomato, and Red Onion Slaw with Sesame-Vinegar Dressing
25 minutes
Serves 4
SideDairy-freeNut-freeShellfish-freeLow Sodium
Herb's take
This crunchy, tangy slaw is a riff on Asian quick pickles, upgraded with juicy cherry tomatoes and the bite of red onion. You'll learn the art of soft pickling, where bright veggies, vinegar, and sesame oil get you to flavor town in 20 minutes, no badge required.
Ingredients
Yield
4
Instructions
- 01In a large mixing bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and kosher salt. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
- 02Add the pickle cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and diced red onion to the dressing. Toss to combine, making sure all the vegetables are coated.
- 03Cover the bowl and let the mixture stand at room temperature for 20 minutes, tossing once halfway through.
- 04Drain off most of the excess liquid, leaving just enough to keep the slaw juicy but not soupy.
- 05Transfer the slaw to a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro just before serving.
- 06Taste and season with extra salt or a dash more vinegar if needed.
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