Submitted By: Sara Merchant

Sort of Asian Salad

Ingredients, Dressing:

• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon canola or llight olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons water

• 1 head Romaine lettuce, washed and torn
• 1 small pack mung bean thread, about 2.5-3 ozs.
• 1 carrot, coarsely grated (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup (loosely packed) fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup snipped fresh mint leaves
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 small bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small jicama, peeled, and julienned
• 1-2 cups fresh bean sprouts

Soften the bean thread in very hot water for about 5 minutes, drain and rinse well with cold water.
Snip them as they are usually very long.
Drain well.

Toss bean thread with remaining salad ingredients and dressing.