Cucumber & Fennel with Orange-Mint Dressing

-----------------------------------SALAD----------------------------------- 1 ea Cucumber, peeled, halved,

-- seeded & diced 1 sm Fennel bulb, trimmed &

-- finely slivered 1 ea Granny Smith apple, cored,

-- quartered & sliced 2 ts Lemon juice

2 tb Walnuts, chopped & toasted

--------------------------------VINAIGRETTE-------------------------------- 2 tb Orange juice

2 tb Walnut oil

1 tb Fresh mint

1 tb Cilantro, chopped

1/8 ts Paprika, sweet or hot

Salt & pepper SALAD: Combine salad ingredients, except walnuts, in a serving bowl & gently mix. VINAIGRETTE: In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients until emulsified. Season with salt & pepper & pour over salad. Serve immediately or marinate, covered, in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours. Toss before serving & garnish with toasted nuts. Yamuna Devi, "Yamuna`s Table"