Asian Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers – halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 4 fresh red chile peppers, sliced

Directions

Put the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt; set aside to drain for 1 hour.

Whisk the vinegar and sugar together until the sugar is dissolved; add the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sesame seeds; stir.

Rinse salt off the cucumber slices by running under cold water; place in a large bowl with the sliced red chile peppers. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve immediately.