Tiger Salad

Name: Tiger Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: ½ English cucumber; 1 ¼ teaspoons salt, divided; 3 large green onions, white and tender green parts only; 1 large green bell pepper; 1 large red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro, leaves and stems

Rating: 4.76 stars

21 Ratings
16 Reviews
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This is a popular salad from Northern China that's gaining popularity in the United States. Toss in peanuts, shrimp, or tofu for some protein.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

25 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

½ English cucumber
1 ¼ teaspoons salt, divided
3 large green onions, white and tender green parts only
1 large green bell pepper
1 large red bell pepper
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro, leaves and stems

Directions

Step 1

Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and gently scrape out seeds with a spoon. Cut each half crosswise into 2-inch pieces. Cut each piece lengthwise into thin, uniform strips and transfer to a bowl. Toss cucumber with 1 teaspoon salt and let stand 15 minutes.

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Step 2

Meanwhile, cut green onions and bell peppers into thin, uniform strips, about 2 inches long.
Step 3

Transfer cucumber to a fine-mesh sieve, rinse, and drain well. Whisk together vinegar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add cucumber, green onions, bell peppers, and cilantro, and toss well.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

54 calories; protein 1.3g 3% DV; carbohydrates 4.9g 2% DV; fat 3.7g 6% DV; cholesterolmg; sodium 495.5mg 20% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (16)

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ScottsHelper

06/18/2016

Saw this featured in this month's Allrecipes magazine and decided to try the recipe. It was so simple with a short ingredient list and easy to make yet very flavorful. Love all the cilantro! The red pepper flakes definitely give it a nice kick. (To save a step I did not salt the English cucumber as instructed. I didn't find the small mount of water from the cucumber after it had been seeded to be a problem.) Read More

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BOOKIE MYERS

07/22/2018

7.20.18... https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/247246/tiger-salad/... 'Not much to this tastewise. 'Only change was 1c cilantro not 2. Two cups of cilantro is a lotta cilantro vs the amount of other ingredients. I'll let it sit & try again later... Later: Better but still three stars. Read More

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21 Ratings

5 star values: 17
4 star values: 3
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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ScottsHelper

06/17/2016

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Lynne

10/26/2016

This is a tasty and refreshing salad - and very attractive! As written it was not sufficiently spicy for my taste. I used black pepper instead of salt added toasted sesame seeds and used a full teaspoon of the crushed red pepper in the sauce. I tossed grilled chicken breast strips with the vegetables then sprinkled more red pepper flakes on top before serving. Perfect! Read More

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gillway

06/12/2016

This was delicious. Very fresh and bright taste from the cilantro. I didn't have green peppers but used a trio of smaller red orange and yellow pepper. I served it with grilled salmon Read More

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BOOKIE MYERS

07/22/2018

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mzeien

05/22/2017

My husband made this last week! We liked it so much I am making it again tonight for a dinner party!! Wonderful play on flavors! Read More

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Bethalex

07/15/2018

It is a very good salad as is but with some changes... WOW!! I cut the cilantro to about 1/2 cup, added Garlic, Cumin, minced onion, 1 tsp agave nectar and a dash or two of Cayenne pepper instead of the flakes. SOOO VERY GOOD!! Took it to a potluck and had several ask for the recipe! Read More

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JJNE

01/03/2017

Made this at Christmas -- the colors were perfect. My family raved about the delicious fresh taste. Looks like this will be the newest addition to the traditional menu and a permanent rotation. Excellent! Read More

kim

04/19/2019

This was AMAZING! Perfect blend of seasonings. Don't change a thing!! Read More

Dennis Brislawn

12/18/2019

I had no idea what to do with a cucumber a pepper green onions and cilantro. Put into this great ingredient search and WOW. This is tasty as heck. Make sure you have toasted sesame on hand...that really makes it. I used a whole English cucumber and an orange pepper because that's all I had. I love this salad. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Tiger Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 54.3

% Daily Value *

protein: 3 %

carbohydrates: 2 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 8 %

sugars:

fat: 6 %

saturated fat: 3 %

cholesterol:

vitamin a iu: 44 %

niacin equivalents: 6 %

vitamin b6: 11 %

vitamin c: 108 %

folate: 8 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 4 %

magnesium: 5 %

potassium: 6 %

sodium: 20 %

thiamin: 5 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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ScottsHelper

06/17/2016

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Lynne

10/26/2016

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gillway

06/12/2016

This was delicious. Very fresh and bright taste from the cilantro. I didn't have green peppers but used a trio of smaller red orange and yellow pepper. I served it with grilled salmon

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BOOKIE MYERS