Cucumber Ribbon Salad

Description
Do not let dressed cucumber salad stand more than 20 minutes before serving, or it will become soggy.

This recipe is for 4 servings. Preparation: 15 minutes.

Ingredients

 * ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
 * ½ teaspoon sugar
 * 1 teaspoon soy sauce
 * ½ teaspoon sesame oil
 * 1½ English cucumber, halved crosswise (1¼ lb total)

Directions

 * 1) Bring vinegar and sugar to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then cool to room temperature.
 * 2) Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil.
 * 3) Cut cucumber lengthwise into ⅛-inch-thick ribbons using a mandoline or other manual slicer.
 * 4) Toss cucumber with dressing and let stand 5 minutes before serving.