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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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