TIGER VEGETABLE SALAD

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A bright toss of cilantro leaves and scallions, this dish, called lao hu cai, is somewhere between a salad and a garnish, adding coolness, salt and juice to the mix.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large bunch cilantro, with the thick stems removed, cut into 3-inch lengths (about 5 cups, loosely packed)
1 green bell pepper or 1 cucumber, stemmed, seeded and slivered
1 fresh chili pepper, stemmed, seeded and slivered
2 scallions, slivered
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Sesame oil
white vinegar, to taste

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cilantro, green pepper, chili pepper and scallions. Add vegetable oil and salt; toss lightly. Add a few drops of sesame oil, vinegar and more salt to taste; toss again. Pile on a plate and serve immediately; salad wilts quickly.

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