Shaved Cucumber Salad in a Honey Sesame Dressing

Name: Shaved Cucumber Salad in a Honey Sesame Dressing
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons good-quality extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon honey; Kosher salt, to season; 1 English cucumber, shaved into thin ribbons; 1 tablespoon mix of black and white sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons quick pickled onions (optional; see this page); Edible flowers (like pansies, cilantro flowers, nasturtiums, or chamomiles), for garnish

2 steps

This is a light refreshing side to whet your palate and excite your stomach for further pursuits such as sushi or, better yet, Tuna Tataki (this page). Inspired by the Japanese sunomono salad and what is available in Ontario, these ingredients complement the ribboned cucumber. Dressed in a seasoned vinegar, the result is a very cooling, sweet healthy side that is no doubt a dish for the eyes and very easy to prepare.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:35:19 GMT

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Ingredients

2 servings

2 tablespoonsrice vinegar

2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

good-quality

1 tablespoonsesame oil

1 tablespoonhoney

kosher salt

to season

1English cucumber

shaved into thin ribbons

1 tablespoonmix of black and white sesame seeds

2 tablespoonsquick pickled onions

optional

flowers

Edible, like pansies, cilantro flowers, nasturtiums, or chamomiles, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, sesame oil, and honey. Season with salt to taste. Submerge the cucumber ribbons in the dressing and let marinate for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Gently plate the cucumber ribbons. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Top with the pickled onions and edible flowers, if desired, right before serving.