Tiger Salad Recipe

Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and gently scrape out seeds with a spoon. Cut each half crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Cut each piece lengthwise into thin uniform strips and transfer to a bowl. Toss cucumber with 1 teaspoon salt and let stand 15 minutes.

Meanwhile cut green onions and bell peppers into thin uniform strips about 2 inches long.

Transfer cucumber to a fine-mesh sieve rinse and drain well. Whisk together vinegar sesame oil crushed red pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add cucumber green onions bell peppers and cilantro and toss well.