Name: Cucumber Salad with Beans
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 English cucumbers; 1 cup (25 mL) white pea beans, drained and rinsed; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, and minced; 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped cilantro; 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice; 2 tsp (10 mL) sugar; 1 tsp (5 mL) chaat masala (Indian spice blend); 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cumin; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) red chili powder; ½ cup (125 mL) roasted unsalted peanuts, finely chopped Garnish: chopped fresh cilantro or mint

Cucumber Salad with Beans

Author: OBGadmin
Prep Time: 25
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x

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Description

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the vibrant and refreshing flavours of this
Cucumber Salad with Beans! Crisp English cucumbers, white pea beans, and zesty red onion unite in a medley of deliciousness. The dressing, bursting with notes of sweet, salty and sour, will take your entire meal to the next level.

Ingredients

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2 English cucumbers
1 cup (25 mL) white pea beans, drained and rinsed
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, and minced
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped cilantro
1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
2 tsp (10 mL) sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) chaat masala (Indian spice blend)
1/2 tsp (2 mL) cumin
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
1/4 tsp (1 mL) red chili powder
½ cup (125 mL) roasted unsalted peanuts, finely chopped
Garnish: chopped fresh cilantro or mint

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Instructions

Remove and discard the ends of the cucumber. Slice cucumber down the middle, lengthwise. Using a spoon or scoop, deseed the cucumber. Place cucumber cut side down and slice in half again, lengthwise. Slice into small quarters.
In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, beans, red onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, sugar, chaat masala, cumin, salt, black pepper, and red chili powder.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and bean mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Allow the salad to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
Top with peanuts. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary; adding more salt, lemon juice, or spices according to your preference. Serve alongside grilled meats and rice for a complete meal.