Salads with chile

2 medium cucumbers (to yield 2 cups) or 2 small cucumbers , peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced (to yield 2 cups) 2 medium shallots , thinly sliced (to yield[...]

itemscope itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"> 4 medium beets, preferably a mix of red, candy-striped and gold, trimmed and scrubbed 4[...]

    For dressing 1 x (1/2 inch-thick) slice peeled fresh ginger 1/4 c. Asian sesame paste * or possibly smooth peanut butter 3 Tbsp. Asian sesame oil * 1/4 c.[...]

1 Tbsp. split mung dal 1 lrg European cucumber 1 x Granny Smith apple 1 x green cayenne pepper     or possibly two jalapeno chilies seeded and chopped 3/4 c.[...]

1 lrg Daikon radish, julienned 2 med Carrots , julienned 6 x Radishes , thinly sliced 3 Tbsp. Seasoned rice vinegar 1 Tbsp. Minced gingerroot 2 x Cloves[...]

1 can black beans (15 ounce) liquid removed & rinsed 1 can cannellini beans (15 ounce) liquid removed & rinsed 1 pkt frzn corn kernels (10 ounce)[...]