Cooking for Zo

Taste Level: VG
Cost: $20 and under
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15-20 min.
Cook time: 0 min.
Difficulty: 1

Need a quick refreshing spring salad to go with dinner or to tote to a picnic? Well look no further. This salad is easy to make, easy to take with you on the go, and goes down real easy too boot! It pairs well with a main dish of pork or fish.

Ingredients:
3/4 of a large English cucumber (thinly sliced)
1/4 jalapeno (seeded and diced)
1/4 of a medium sweet onion (Julienned)
2/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Mirin (rice cooking wine)
(Optionally you can add 1/3 cup shredded carrots for added flavor and color.)

Combine all ingredients and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Drain before serving.