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Spicy zucchini and cucumber salad

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Read about cucumbers in the BrightCulinary Book

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Ingredients
Method
Techniques
  • zucchini
Slice the zucchini and cucumbers on a mandolin for consistent slices, or with a chef's knife.
  • Persian cucumbers
Cut the zucchini slices in half to bite size, matching the cucumbers.
Transfer to a mixing bowl and toss to separate the slices.
  • jalapeno or serrano chili
Add chopped jalapeno or serrano and roughly chopped cilantro.
  • cilantro
  • fresh lime juice
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • fresh cracked black pepper
Dress with fresh lime juice, olive oil, salt and fresh cracked black pepper; toss.
Plate with as much height as possible to show the ribbon texture; it grows more tender the longer it sits in the dressing.
Plating for height