Gourmet Magazine’s Asian Cucumber Ribbon Salad

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 1

Gourmet Magazine's Asian Cucumber Ribbon Salad with Fresh and Vibrant Flavors

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

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This Asian Cucumber Ribbon Salad is a light and refreshing salad that originated from East Asia. The sweet and sour flavors in this dish perfectly complement each other's refreshing taste, and the ribbons give it an elegant look. The salad can be enjoyed any time of the year, as it is light and crisp, and is perfect for those who love healthy, organic food.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, whisk the seasoned rice vinegar with sugar until dissolved.
2.	Whisk in soy sauce and sesame oil.
3.	Starting at one end of cucumber, use a vegetable peeler to make long, thin ribbons.
4.	Rotate cucumber a quarter turn after every few strips to help produce even ribbons.
5.	Stop when seeds become exposed; discard core.
6.	Add cucumber ribbons to bowl and toss with dressing.

PROS

This Asian Cucumber Ribbon Salad is simple, fresh and easy to make.

It requires only a few ingredients, and it makes an excellent side-dish or a healthy snack.

Its sweet and sour flavors are light and crisp and energizing.

CONS

Cucumbers are generally a mild-tasting vegetable and might lack flavor for some.

This salad might also not be satisfying enough to be a meal on its own.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cucumbers are among the most hydrating and cooling vegetables, and studies show that they contain compounds that can help with inflammation and digestion.
The seasoned rice vinegar in this recipe contains plenty of minerals and antioxidants that are beneficial to the body.

	1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
	1/2 teaspoon sugar
	1 teaspoon soy sauce
	1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
	1 1/2 English cucumbers , halved crosswise