Cucumber Noodle Bowl

This clean, cool noodle bowl will leave you feeling light and refreshed. The Asian-inspired flavors of lime and sesame are tossed with cucumber, carrot, and cashews in a beautiful mix of color and crunch. This nice, mild dish can easily be made spicier by adding extra red pepper flakes at the very end to find your perfect flavor. You'll end up with a bowl that is just as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients
4 cucumbers
2 large carrots
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Lime juice (about 2 limes)
Red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup chopped basil
1/2 cup chopped cashews
(2 servings)

Directions
Cut the cucumbers and carrots into thin strips using a julienne peeler, knife or spiralizer. In a large bowl, toss the cucumber and carrot "noodles" with sesame oil, sesame seeds, lime juice, and red pepper flakes. Just prior to serving top with cilantro, basil and cashews. Enjoy!

From Life-Changing Foods Anthony William