Thai Cucumber Salad

By tonyglib

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup minced shallot
• 1/3 cup sliced green onions $
• 4 medium cucumbers (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced $
• 2 to 4 small hot red chiles, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced (about 1 to 2 tablespoons)
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar $
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt $
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.

Combine vinegar, sugar, and salt, and stir well.

Add to the cucumber mixture, tossing to coat. Stir in the cilantro.