Minted Cucumber Salad with Indian-Spiced Dressing
- 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
- In a mortar, lightly crush the cumin, coriander and mustard seeds until very coarsely ground.
- Transfer to a small skillet.
- Add the canola oil and cook over moderate heat until the seeds are fragrant and toasted, about 3 minutes.
- Scrape into a large glass bowl.
- Whisk in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cucumbers and mint, toss and serve.
cumin seeds, coriander seeds, mustard seeds, canola oil, lemon juice, kosher salt, cucumbers, mint
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/minted-cucumber-salad-with-indian-spiced-dressing (may not work)