Sweet & Spicy Cucumbers

After a shopping trip to Costco I had an over abundance of English cucumbers and red bell peppers so I came up with this recipe. I love things that are sweet, tangy, and spicy so it seemed like the natural thing to make. This has become a favorite of mine and a big hit among friends & family!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 4 cups

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 seeds

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine sliced cucumber + 2 tablespoons of salt and set aside.
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. Rinse the cucumber under cold water and drain.
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.