Ingredients:
- 3 large shallots , sliced crosswise into 1/4-in.-thick rings to yield 1 cup, plus 1 tbsp. minced shallot
- about 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- about 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- about 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper
- 1 1/2 english cucumbers
- 1 tbsp finely diced cu kieu (vietnamese pickled leeks)* or mild cucumber pickles, such as cornichons or claussen dill
Directions:
- Toss shallot slices to separate them into rings. Have ready a slotted spoon and a double layer of paper towels. Heat oil to 275° in a small, deep heavy saucepan and drop in shallot rings.
- Cook shallots, stirring often, until they turn a uniform light brown-this will take about 8 to 12 minutes. Turn off the heat when they look almost done so they don't burn. Lift shallots from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 tsp. shallot oil for vinaigrette and let cool. Save the rest for stir fries and any salad dressings.
- Make vinaigrette: Whisk vinegars, sugar, lemon juice, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper together in a large bowl until salt and sugar dissolve. Add reserved shallot oil and the minced shallots and whisk well to blend. Season to taste with more salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Slice cucumbers into 1/4-in. slices with a knife or on a mandoline. Toss cucumbers and tomatoes with vinaigrette. Add mint, Thai basil, and shiso if using.
- Arrange salad on a platter and top with pickled leeks and fried shallots.
- Make ahead: Fried shallots, up to 2 days, stored airtight at room temperature.
- *Thai basil has narrow leaves, a purplish stem, and an anisey scent. Shiso, a beautiful notch-edged red or green herb, lends delicious fragrance to a dish (it's often served with sushi); the red is more pungent. Vietnamese pickled leeks are crunchy and mildly spicy-sweet. Find all at Asian markets.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1925.04 Kcal (8060 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 644.46 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 71.61g | 110% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 32.26mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 2364.58mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 4917.15mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbs | 291.12g | 97% | |
| Sugars | 47.78g | 191% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.2g | 153% | |
| Protein | 34.33g | 69% | |
| Vitamin C | 101.3mg | 169% | |
| Vitamin A | 1.5mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 187.7mg | 1043% | |
| Calcium | 332.8mg | 33% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 158.61 Kcal (664 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 53.1 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 5.9g | 110% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 2.66mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 194.83mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 405.14mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbs | 23.99g | 97% | |
| Sugars | 3.94g | 191% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.15g | 153% | |
| Protein | 2.83g | 69% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 169% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 15.5mg | 1043% | |
| Calcium | 27.4mg | 33% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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