Cool Cucumber Salad

Cucumbers. Cool and crisp. A wonderful addition to many different kinds of salads. But this recipe features cucumbers tossed with a sweet and zingy dressing. Salad:

• 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot
• tbsp minced shallot
• tbsp minced cilantro

Combine all ingredients and toss to evenly distribute. Dressing:

• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 2 tsp honey
• 2-3 tsp mirin
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• juice of one small lime
• salt to taste

Combine all ingredients. Toss with salad. Serve chilled. Try these optional ingredient ideas:

• red chili flakes
• crushed peanuts
• flaked, unsweetened coconut
• thinly sliced scallions