Spiced Venison Salad

This dish is perfect to serve as a snack or appetizer garnished with tomato wedges. It also makes a spicy accompaniment to plain boiled rice. I use homemade venison jerky, but you can substitute any variety of purchased jerky. When adding the spices like red pepper and timmur, measure carefully because they have a distinct, strong flavor and may overpower the entire dish. A large quantity of spiced dried meat can be prepared ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigera