Cucumber-Apple Raita

Description
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Ingredients

 * 2 cups cored, diced apple
 * 1 cup diagonally sliced celery ( 1/2-inch pieces)
 * 1/2 cup diced red onion
 * 1/2 cup walnut halves (2 oz.)
 * 1 Tbs. minced fresh dill
 * 1 Tbs. minced fresh cilantro
 * 1 Tbs. minced fresh mint
 * 1 cup Creamy Lemon-Tahini Dressing
 * 2 cups peeled, halved, seeded and sliced cucumber ( 1/2-inch pieces)
 * 1/3 cup dry arame ( 1/2 oz.)

Directions
In shallow bowl, combine arame and 1 1/2 cups warm water. Let soak 15 minutes. Drain and rinse quickly under cold running water. Set aside.

In large bowl, combine cucumber, apple, celery, onion, walnuts, dill, cilantro and mint. Season with pinch of salt. Add dressing and toss to coat. 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.)