• 1/2 cup rice or white wine vinegar
• 2 Tbs. brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 lb. European cucumbers, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 4 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp. chili pepper flakes
• 1 Tbs. cilantro or parsley, chopped

Combine vinegar, sugar and salt and pepper to taste in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously until sugar is dissolved. Combine with remaining ingredients in a bowl. Toss and marinate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Per serving: calories 52, fat 0.2g, 3% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 1.0g, carbohydrates 13.0g, fiber 0.5g, sugar 9.6g, sodium 7mg, diet points 1.5.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.4, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.0, Sugar: 0.3, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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