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  2. Ginger Cucumbers and Peppers

Ginger Cucumbers and Peppers

A spicy, cool, refreshing salad for any hot summer party.

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Jun 2, 2015
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Brian Woodcock
Yields:
8 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins

A spicy, cool, refreshing salad for any hot summer party.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. finely grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 3/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 large cucumbers, halve lengthwise, seeded, and sliced
  • 1/2 lb. mini sweet peppers, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup torn fresh basil

Directions

    1. Step 1Combine oil, vinegar, ginger, sugar, and pepper flakes in a bowl. Season with salt.
    2. Step 2Add cucumbers, onion, basil, and toss to combine. Chill 15 minutes.
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