Fresh cucumber salad is given a kick with both red bell peppers and red pepper flakes in this colorful side salad.

Cucumber and Red Pepper Salad

1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1. In medium shallow serving bowl, toss cucumber slices with onion slices and diced red bell pepper.
2. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients and mix well.
3. Drizzle salad with a dressing. Let stand at room temperature, up to 2 hours, until ready to serve.

Serves 4.

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork: The Other White Meat.