Lemon Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

 * 3 tbsp rice wine vinegar
 * 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
 * 1 tsp chopped chile pepper
 * 1 tbsp chopped fresh lavender (optional)
 * salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
 * 1 lb lemon cucumbers, thinly sliced
 * 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
 * ½ red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
 * red-leaf lettuce leaves

Directions

 * 1) In small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, chile pepper and lavender if using.
 * 2) Season with salt and pepper.
 * 3) In medium bowl, combine cucumbers, onion and red pepper.
 * 4) Pour over dressing and toss to coat.
 * 5) Let stand 10 minutes.
 * 6) Arrange lettuce leaves on individual serving plates.
 * 7) Spoon a generous amount of salad over leaves.
 * 8) Serve right away.