1/4 c Smooth or chunky peanut -butter 1/4 c Hot water 1/3 c Cider vinegar 2 tb Soy sauce 1 tb Grated fresh ginger root 1 ts Minced garlic
SALAD:
7 c Chilled cooked shrimp and -scallops 3 md Kirby pickling cucumbers, -halved lengthwise, seeded -and thinly sliced crosswise 2 md Red bell peppers, cored, -seeded and thinly sliced 1 c Cilantro leaves, chopped -(optional) 1/2 c Sliced scallions Peanut-Ginger Dressing: Whisk peanut butter and hot water in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk in vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, gingerroot and garlic. Add remaining ingredients. Toss to mix. Makes about 12 cups/6 servings. For a spicier version, sprinkle with crushed red pepper.