Asian Cucumber Ribbon Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Asian cucumber ribbon salad can fill a pita pocket with other ingredients or on its own or it can accompany fish or meat as a side dish. Ingredients:
2 seedless cucumbers, halved lengthwise and seeded |
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon asian sesame oil |
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly and cooled |
2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh gingerroot |
1/4 cup chopped scallion greens |
a pinch sugar if desired |
Directions:
1. With a mandoline or other manual slicer or vegetable peeler cut cucumbers lengthwise into thin ribbons.
2. In a bowl toss cucumber ribbons with remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Chill salad, covered, until cold, at least 15 minutes, and up to 1 hour.
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