Gourmet Magazine's Asian Cucumber Ribbon Salad
Elevate your salad game with Gourmet Magazine's Asian Cucumber Ribbon Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish bursting with bold flavors and delicate textures. This quick, no-cook recipe transforms crisp English cucumbers into elegant ribbons, dressed in a zesty blend of lime juice, savory fish sauce, sweet honey, and nutty sesame oil. A hint of heat from red chili and the aromatic freshness of cilantro and mint leaves add complexity, while a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds provides the perfect crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is the ideal side dish for Asian-inspired meals or a light, healthy appetizer. Perfect for warm days, this recipe captures brightness and simplicity in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumber
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 small Red chili (seeded and thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons Toasted sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, then use a vegetable peeler to create long, thin ribbons by peeling lengthwise along the cucumber. Discard the seedy core once you reach it.
Step 2
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, honey, sesame oil, sliced red chili, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the cucumber ribbons, fresh cilantro leaves, and mint leaves.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and herbs, then gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 5
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds on top for added texture and flavor.
Step 6
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (874.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 341.8 |
| Total Fat 17.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1881.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.8g | |
| Protein 10.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 380.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1683.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories