Ampalaya Salad

Ingredients for Ampalaya Salad

• 1 medium bitter gourd (ampalaya), thinly sliced
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 medium Roma tomato, diced and seeded
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt, for rubbing
• Extra salt, to taste

How to cook Ampalaya Salad

1. 1.Rub the sliced ampalaya thoroughly with 1 tablespoon salt and leave it for 30 minutes.
2. 2.Rinse the ampalaya quickly under running water, then drain it very well.
3. 3.Whisk vinegar, pepper, sugar, and extra salt if needed in a bowl.
4. 4.Toss in ampalaya, onion, and tomato; cover and refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.