Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 8 Persian cucumbers
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup of fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • red pepper flakes
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instruction

  • Rinse and slice the cucumbers and put in a bowl.
  • Slice the red onions very thin. If using right away place in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes to take the pungent onion flavor out. Discard water after. If making ahead for a next day meal you can skip this step. Add to bowl.
  • Crush and chop the garlic, chop the basil, add the red pepper flakes, red wine vinegar and salt and pepper
  • Mix well and let marinate for 20-30 minutes while you cook dinner.