Cucumber Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large English cucumber, finely sliced lengthwise with a mandoline or vegetable peeler

• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• A few cilantro (or parsley) leaves

SESAME GINGER DRESSING:

• 1 small (about 1 inch) square piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped

• Juice and zest of 1 lime

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos

INSTRUCTIONS

MAKE THE DRESSING:

1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the ginger, lime zest and juice, sesame oil, olive oil and soy sauce and whisk until emulsified. Reserve.

ASSEMBLING THE SALAD:

1. In a serving bowl, toss the cucumbers with the prepared dressing. Top with the sesame seeds, red pepper flakes and cilantro leaves.

2. Serve immediately or refrigerate to marinate for a couple of hours.