Cucumber-Apple Raita

Ingredients

 * 2 cups cored, diced apple
 * 1 cup diagonally sliced celery ( ½-inch pieces)
 * ½ cup diced red onion
 * ½ cup walnut halves (2 oz)
 * 1 tbsp minced fresh dill
 * 1 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
 * 1 tbsp minced fresh mint
 * 1 cup creamy Lemon Tahini Dressing
 * 2 cups peeled, halved, seeded and sliced cucumber ( ½-inch pieces)
 * ⅓ cup dry arame ( ½ oz)

Directions

 * 1) In shallow bowl, combine arame and 1½ cups warm water.
 * 2) Let soak 15 minutes.
 * 3) Drain and rinse quickly under cold running water.
 * 4) Set aside.
 * 5) In large bowl, combine cucumber, apple, celery, onion, walnuts, dill, cilantro and mint.
 * 6) Season with pinch of salt.
 * 7) Add dressing and toss to coat.
 * 8) Add arame and toss again (if you are not serving raita right away, leave the arame out and add it when ready to serve, as it will turn the dressing a slightly dark color).