---------------------------PEANUT GINGER DRESSING--------------------------- 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.