Cucumber Salad #2

Ingredients:

cucumber
sesame seeds
balsamic vinaigrette

Directions:
Dice cucumber into small pieces. Put into bowl, and mix with vinaigrette and sesame seeds.

Comments:
This is a really quick and easy recipe!

Cucumber Salad

ngredients:

1-2 large cucumbers, sliced thin
1 bunch radishes, sliced thin into discs
3 scallions, white part and partial greens, also cut into thin discs
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
crushed red pepper flakes to taste

Directions:
Combine all ingredients. Serve chilled. Best eaten the same day.

Cucina Bean Salad

Ingredients:

1 (15-oz) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/4 cups peeled and chopped, tomatoes
3/4 cup diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup diced yellow bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped green onions
3/4 cup purchased medium salsa
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 large head romaine lettuce, finely shredded
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
In large bowl, combine beans and tomatoes, stirring gently. Add peppers and green onions. Stir to combine. In small bowl, combine salsa, vinegar, cilantro, salt and pepper. Whisk to blend. Pour over bean mixture and toss gently. (May be prepared to this point up to two days in advance.) Line large shallow bowl with shredded lettuce and top with bean mixture.