Runner-up: Cucumber Asian Salad

Yield
4 Servings
Preparation time
15 minutes
Ingredients
3 tablespoons light soy sauce
1⁄4 cup sesame oil
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1⁄4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 cups sliced mini cucumbers (1/4 inch thick)
1 1⁄2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1⁄4 cup finely diced onion
4 finely diced mint leaves (optional)
1 Bosc pear (peeled, halved, seeded, sliced in 1/4-inch slices, and cut into approximately inch-long pieces)
2 tablespoons grated carrot
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
1⁄2 red bell pepper (sliced like matchsticks)
Instructions

Whisk together first six ingredients, then add the rest. Mix well to coat; let marinate a minimum of 2 hours or overnight. Toss a few times to coat well while marinating.