Asian Cucumber Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups julienne-cut English cucumbers (about 1 large)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup bell pepper, strips
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Place cucumber in a colander; sprinkle with salt. Toss well. Drain for 20 minutes. Combine cucumber and bell pepper in a medium bowl.
Combine vinegar, ginger, and oil, stirring with a whisk. Pour over cucumber mixture; toss gently to coat. Stir in crushed red pepper and black pepper.