CUCUMBER AND COCONUT SALAD

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Soaking the onions in this Cucumber and Coconut Salad makes for a milder flavor. This salad is refreshing, light, and delicious.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise (about 1/2 cup)
4 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, cut into thirds crosswise (about 3/4 pound)
1 cup unsweetened large-flaked coconut
2 tablespoons coconut water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
2 teaspoons sugar, plus more for seasoning
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Place onion in a bowl of ice water. Let onion stand 10 minutes, then drain.
  • Thinly slice cucumbers lengthwise with a handheld slicer or peeler and place in a large bowl. Add onion and coconut and gently toss to combine. Add coconut water, lime juice, sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and gently toss again to combine. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. Before serving, season with salt and sugar.

Sofia Wangui
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This salad is the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


Robi Chowdhury
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I love the pop of color that the red onion adds to this salad.


A R Sakib 9
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit.


Kirby Sesbrooks
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


SyedaAyesha Ahmed
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill.


Newram Newram
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This salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Nompumelelo Bhengu
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I love the tangy lime dressing in this salad. It really brings all the flavors together.


Joshua MAMAYIO
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jamshaid Dogar
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is really good. The flavors are amazing.


Oriana Hawkins
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Sm Shafiq
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I love the crunch of the cucumber and the sweetness of the coconut in this salad. It's a perfect summer dish.


Laraib Imtiaz
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Eduardo Guerra
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumber.


Víctor Caballero
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Marion Farida
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors are well-balanced and the salad is very refreshing.


Nickaru Audio
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I would definitely recommend this salad to others.


Waqas Swati
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This salad is easy to make and perfect for a summer party.


Ms Laily
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The cucumber is cool and crisp, the coconut is sweet and creamy, and the lime dressing is tangy and refreshing.


M Akram Malik
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The cucumber and coconut pair perfectly together, and the lime dressing adds a nice tang. I will definitely be making this again.