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 mandolin or other manual slicer.
4. Toss cucumber with dressing and let stand 5 minutes before serving.