Crisp & Spicy Cucumber Salad

• 2 small English cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 large sweet red pepper, julienned
• 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1/2 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced, optional
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and pepper
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• Optional toppings: minced fresh cilantro, chopped peanuts and additional sliced green onion

1. In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, mix marinade ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour over vegetables; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes or overnight.
2. Serve with a slotted spoon. Top as desired.

cucumbers, carrots, sweet red pepper, red onion, green onions, serrano, sugar, rice vinegar, water, salt, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, fresh gingerroot, cayenne pepper, toppings

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/crisp-spicy-cucumber-salad/ (may not work)