Cucumber-Pepper Slaw

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber, split lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced crosswise
• 1 tbsp. kosher salt
• ¹⁄₃ cup olive oil
• ¹⁄₄ cup rice vinegar
• ¹⁄₂ tsp. sugar
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 habanero pepper, seeded and julienned
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and julienned
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and julienned
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 3 oz. feta, cut into 1/2" pieces (optional)
• ¹⁄₃ cup roughly chopped basil

Instructions

1. Toss cucumber and salt in a colander set over a bowl; let drain for 15 minutes. Spread cucumber onto paper towels and pat dry. Whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, and pepper in a large bowl. Add cucumbers, peppers, onion, feta, if using, and basil; toss to coat. Let sit for 30 minutes before serving.