Sweet & Spicy Cucumbers

Ingredients

• 2 English cucumbers, sliced very thin
• 1 table spoon salt
• 1/4 onion, sliced very thin
• 1/4 fresh red bell pepper, sliced very thin (don't use green bell pepper)

Dressing

• 1/4 cup mirin
• 1/8 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar (honey, Splenda, or jam will also work)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon mongolian hot oil (or just add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1-2 tablespoon sesame seed

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl combine sliced cucumber + 2 tablespoons of salt and set aside.

2. 2

   Slice onion and bell pepper and place in a separate bowl. To this bowl add the ingredients for the dressing and stir to combine.

3. 3

   Rinse the cucumber under cold water and drain.

4. 4

   Combine cucumbers, onion, pepper and dressing and stir to coat veggies then store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.