Time 50 minutes

Serving 4–6

• 1 large cucumber, split lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced crosswise
• 1 tbsp. kosher salt
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup rice vinegar
• ½ tsp. sugar
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 habanero chile, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• ⅓ cup coarsely chopped basil

Step 1
Toss cucumber and salt in a colander set in the sink; let drain for 15 minutes. Spread the cucumber onto paper towels and pat dry.

Step 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper. Add the cucumbers, chiles, bell pepper, onion, feta (if using), and the basil, and toss to coat. Set aside for 30 minutes before serving at room temperature.