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Ingredients

½ English cucumber 1 ¼ teaspoons salt, divided 3 large green onions, white and tender green parts only 1 large green bell pepper 1 large red bell pepper 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 1 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro, leaves and stems

Nutrition Info

54.3 calories carbohydrate: 4.9 g cholesterol: : - fat: 3.7 g fiber: 2 g protein: 1.3 g saturatedFat: 0.5 g servingSize: - sodium: 495.5 mg sugar: 2.4 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and gently scrape out seeds with a spoon. Cut each half crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Cut each piece lengthwise into thin, uniform strips and transfer to a bowl. Toss cucumber with 1 teaspoon salt and let stand 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut green onions and bell peppers into thin, uniform strips, about 2 inches long.
Transfer cucumber to a fine-mesh sieve, rinse, and drain well. Whisk together vinegar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add cucumber, green onions, bell peppers, and cilantro, and toss well.

6 servings

This is a popular salad from Northern China that's gaining popularity in the United States. Toss in peanuts, shrimp, or tofu for some protein.