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==Ingredients==
'''Salad'''
*1 English cucumber (or 2 small field cucumbers), skin removed if desired (if organic, leave skin on for extra nutrients)
*1 carrot, grated (use a larger sized grater if you have one)
*1 cup whole roasted unsalted cashews (avoid the baking type - bulk cashews are fresher)
*1/2 large red bell pepper, OR 1 small red pepper, sliced thinly
*2 spring (green) onions, sliced (or cut in strips lengthwise)
*generous handfuls of fresh coriander and fresh basil to make a "bed" for the salad

'''Dressing'''
*1 Tbsp. lime juice
*1 Tbsp. soy sauce
*1 Tbsp. fish sauce - Vegetarians substitute 1 Tbsp. Golden Mountain Sauce OR 1.5 Tbsp. soy sauce
*1 tsp. white wine vinegar, or rice vinegar
*2-3 cloves fresh garlic, pressed or minced
*1 fresh red chili, de-seeded and minced, OR 1-2 tsp. chili sauce, OR 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. dried crushed chili
*1-2 tsp. white sugar (to taste)
*pinch of white pepper (or substitute regular black pepper)

==Directions==
#First make the dressing by mixing all salad dressing ingredients together in a bowl or jar.
#Taste-test for sourness/spiciness, adding more sugar if it's too sour for your taste, or more chili if it's not spicy enough. Set aside.
#Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice into half-circles. Place in a salad bowl.
#Add the grated carrot, cashews, red pepper, and spring onions.
#Pour the dressing over and toss well.
#Place salad on a mixed bed of fresh coriander (aka cilantro) and fresh basil, and serve immediately. Enjoy!!

==Notes==
From about.com. This recipe is pretty forgiving. I often forget to add cilantro and have made it with and without fish sauce, and with or without chili. It's better with, though.

[[User:Sara|Sara]] ([[User talk:Sara|talk]]) 15:59, 19 October 2015 (PDT)

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Sara: Created page with "Category:Recipes ==Ingredients== '''Salad''' *1 English cucumber (or 2 small field cucumbers), skin removed if desired (if organic, leave skin on for extra nutrients) *1 c..."

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