cucumber papaya salad

difficulty: EASY PEASY LEMON SQUEEZY
yum factor: 4/5 stars
price: less than $15

ingredients:
1 large cucumber, peeled and sliced thin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
4 tsp sugar
1 tbsp peanut oil
1 tsp minced chiles
2 tsp minced garlic
1 large papaya, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

other stuff you'll need:
lettuce leaves (optional...for garnish)
knife capable of cutting
colander for straining
veggie peeler
wire wisk

directions:

sprinkle the cucumber with salt and let it drain in the colander for 30 minutes. rinse and pat dry.

in a bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, oil, chiles, and garlic. add the cucumber, papaya and cilantro and toss together.

line your serving dish with lettuce leaves and top with salad.