CRISPY CUCUMBER SALAD

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Categories     Onion     Vegetable     Side     No-Cook     Low Carb

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 organic cucumbers
1 sweet onion
2 Tbs. rice vinegar
1 Tbs. sugar
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1-2 jalapeno or bonnet chiles, diced, membranes removed
freshly ground black pepper
freshly ground sea salt
1/2 cup peanuts or pine nuts,
lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Wash the cucumbers well. Score the skins with a fork drawn lengthwise on the cucumbers, just cutting through the skin. Cut into thin horizontal slices and place in serving bowl. Peel skin from onion and slice into thin rings. Separate the rings and put in the bowl with the cucumbers. In a small bowl, mix together the rice vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and diced hot peppers. Pour over the cucumbers and onions, tossing lightly. Add the chopped cilantro and toasted nuts just before serving and toss lightly one more time.

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