SWEET & SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD

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Sometimes you just need a quick salad for dinner and this sweet & spicy cucumber salad is the answer. Very tasty, it's made with ingredients you may have on hand. The salad is slightly spicy with coolness from the mint. The cucumbers stay nice and crisp. Zesty rice vinegar brings all the flavors together perfectly. A fantastic...

Provided by Rhea Altamura

Categories     Other Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large cucumbers (peeled or unpeeled but washed) or 1 English cucumber, cut into chunks
1 - 2 clove garlic (optional, depending on your garlic preference)
1 small handful fresh mint leaves (chopped) or 2 teaspoons dried mint leaves
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (add more if you prefer spicier)
1/2 c seasoned rice wine vinegar

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, garlic, mint leaves, and red pepper flakes. Toss in the bowl to distribute evenly. NOTE: Sometimes I stripe-peel my cucumbers, using a potato peeler. This means that I leave strips of skin for more texture.
  • 2. Add rice wine vinegar. Toss again.
  • 3. Cover bowl and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. (I place mine in a large plastic storage bag until serving time.)

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