Tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions are a Holy Trinity of sorts for salads. They'll liven up almost any plate of greens with ...

and the gentle bite of the onions create a symphony of textures and flavors that dance on my palate with each bite. I relish the way the refreshing cucumber slices mingle with the sweet bursts of ...

Put the onion in a bowl and use your fingers to ... turning occasionally. Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds. Place in a colander, sprinkle in a large pinch of salt and stir to combine.

For the relish, quarter the cucumber lengthways, then thinly slice and place in a bowl along with the onion. Season with a few generous pinches of salt. Mix well and leave to rest for 15 minutes.

Step 2: While flank steak cooks, peel cucumber; cut in half and scrape out seeds, then slice widthwise into half-moons. Thinly slice green onion. Chop cilantro. In a medium bowl, combine cucumber ...