Cucumber and Cilantro Salad

A great foil for rich or spicy foods, with an Asian dressing. Adapted from a Bon Appetit recipe. This can marinate, reridgerated, up to 6 hours before service. Add some cooked shrimp for a heartier (non-vegan) dish.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Dressing

• 1  tablespoon  plain rice vinegar
• 1  teaspoon  dark sesame oil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  white sesame seeds, lightly toasted
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  crushed red chile flakes (or to taste)

• Salad

•  cilantro leaf, from 1 1/2 bunches
• 2  stalks celery, sliced very thinly diagonally
• 1  medium cucumber, sliced very thinly
• 4  scallions, sliced very thinly diagonally (white and green parts)
•  salt, pepper to taste

Directions

1. Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
2. Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl, season to taste. Add dressing and toss to combine.