WILTED CUCUMBER SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Pepper     Side     Lime     Cucumber     Gourmet

Yield Serves 10 as part of a buffet

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 seedless cucumbers (about 3 1/2 pounds), the skin scored lengthwise with a fork and the cucumbers sliced very thin
4 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
a 4-inch-long fresh hot red or green chili, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl toss the cucumbers with the salt and in a colander let them drain, covered with a plate and weighted with a 1-pound can, for 30 minutes. In the bowl toss the cucumbers with the lime juice, the chili, and salt to taste. The salad may be prepared 4 hours in advance and kept covered and chilled. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

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