Cucumber Salad with Lemon Jalapeno Dressing
By Micki Brown
Serves 4
Salad Ingredients:
1 large Japanese cucumber, cut in half lengthwise, then thinly sliced
2 carrots, cut in half lengthwise, then thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
3 green onions, sliced
½ head purple cauliflower, cut into ¾-1 inch pieces
Dressing Ingredients:
2 tbsp rice vinegar
Juice of ½ a lemon
1 tbsp coconut aminos (soy sauce will work)
1 tbsp raw honey
1 tsp ginger, minced
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp fresh jalapeno, finely chopped
Sea salt to taste
1 tsp sesame seeds
Directions:
Toss all salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
Place dressing ingredients together in a 1-pint mason jar. Put the lid on the jar and shake until ingredients are well mixed. Pour the dressing over the salad and lightly toss. Serve and enjoy!