Eberhard Muller's Cucumber and Apple Salad

Name: Eberhard Muller's Cucumber and Apple Salad
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 English cucumber, washed; 2 medium carrots, peeled and julienned or very thinly sliced; 1 green apple, washed and julienned or very thinly sliced; 1 large or 2 small cloves garlic, minced; 1 or 2 jalapenos or other hot peppers, minced, or 1/2 tablespoon hot pepper flakes, or to taste; 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced; 1/2 cup rice vinegar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

By Mark Bittman

Total Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(9)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

1English cucumber, washed
2medium carrots, peeled and julienned or very thinly sliced
1green apple, washed and julienned or very thinly sliced
1large or 2 small cloves garlic, minced
1 or 2jalapenos or other hot peppers, minced, or ½ tablespoon hot pepper flakes, or to taste
1tablespoon cilantro, minced
½cup rice vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Cut the cucumber in half. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds; discard them. Julienne or thinly slice the cucumber, then combine with the carrots, apple, garlic, peppers and cilantro.
Step 2
Toss with the vinegar, then add salt and pepper.