Indian · salad

Minted Cucumber Salad with Indian-Spiced Dressing

Minted Cucumber Salad with Indian-Spiced Dressing reads citrus 7.2, sourness 6.5 and herbaceous 4.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Indian salad, about 8 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 3.0 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 1.3 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 9.2 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 2.5 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 3.9 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.6 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Citrus 7.2 · Sourness 6.5 · Herbaceous 4.2 · Richness 3.4 · Salinity 2.9 · Warm Spice 2.9 · Earthy 2.4 · Nutty 1.6 · Floral 1.4 · Sweetness 1.1 · Bitterness 1.0 · Fruity 0.8 · Umami 0.6

What's in it (8)

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 medium English cucumbers (1 1/2 pounds)halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise
• 1 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced mint leaves

Time & effort: about 8 min · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 11.3 kcal, 0.6 g protein, 0.2 g fat, 2.3 g carbs

Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (6 steps)

1. In a mortar, lightly crush the cumin, coriander and mustard seeds until very coarsely ground.
2. Transfer to a small skillet.
3. Add the canola oil and cook over moderate heat until the seeds are fragrant and toasted, about 3 minutes.
4. Scrape into a large glass bowl.
5. Whisk in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
6. Add the cucumbers and mint, toss and serve.

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