TIGER SALAD

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This is a popular salad from Northern China that's gaining popularity in the United States. Toss in peanuts, shrimp, or tofu for some protein.

Provided by Sunday

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ English cucumber
1 ¼ teaspoons salt, divided
3 large green onions, white and tender green parts only
1 large green bell pepper
1 large red bell pepper
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro, leaves and stems

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 495.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Blossom_ Bloomzz
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5 stars! This salad is delicious and refreshing. I highly recommend it.


Otaru Daniel
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This salad is a keeper! It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Op Pigeon
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a new salad to add to my recipe rotation.


Young Sarkiii
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This salad is a great starting point for creating your own unique salad. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors.


Peter Musonda
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I would make this salad again, but I would make a few changes. I would use less sugar in the dressing and I would add some chopped cilantro.


flashing lighting
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Kamran Abbasi
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The directions for this salad were a bit confusing. I had to reread them several times.


Camilla nielsen
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.


Blueberry Bagel
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The dressing for this salad is a bit too sweet for my taste.


James William
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I'm not a huge fan of jicama, but I really enjoyed it in this salad.


Yannick Honore
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp.


Vensly Almonor
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I love the vibrant colors of this salad. It's so visually appealing.


Solongo Sukhbaatar
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This is a great salad for a summer cookout or picnic.


Sanjay Bayalkoti
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the different flavors in this salad came together.


Mekela Mendonca
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the crunch of the jicama and the sweetness of the mangoes.


Rana Naseer Khan
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is especially delicious!


Akunna Akunna
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the unique combination of flavors and textures.