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    Spicy Cucumber Salad with Peanuts

    Recipe Introduction


    Source: Cooking Light-6/01


    List of Ingredients


    • 1 1/2 pounds cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
    • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
    • 1 tablespoon chopped dry-roasted peanuts


    Instructions


    1. Place the cucumber slices in a colander; sprinkle with salt. Toss well. Drain 1 hour. Place cucumber slices on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 5 minutes, pressing down occasionally. Rinse and pat dry.

    2. Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook until reduced to 1/3 cup (about 10 minutes). Remove vinegar reduction from heat; cool. Stir in onio. Combine cucumbers and vinegar reduction in a medium bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with peanuts.

    3. Yield 4 servings (serving size: 3/4 cup). 76 cal, 1.4g fat, 1.6g pro, 14.6g carb, 0mg chol, 247mg sod.



 

 

 


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