Spicy Lightly Pickled Cucumbers

Ingredients:

• 2 lb. medium Persian cucumbers (about 12), cut lengthwise into spears
• ¼ cup white wine vinegar or unseasoned rice vinegar
• 1 tsp. sugar
• ¾ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
• 2 Tbsp. chopped dill
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Toss cucumbers in a large bowl with vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, and 2 tsp. salt. Chill, tossing once, at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
2. Just before serving, add dill and lemon juice and toss to combine. Taste and season with more salt if needed.

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