This is just a quick salad I threw together to go with the sloppy joes. I love how light it is, and with the cucumber sliced in ribbons, it’s much more tender than a regular cucumber salad—it almost provides the same satisfaction as eating a bowl of pasta.

cucumber ribbon salad

1 English cucumber
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons Vegenaise
pinch kosher salt
3 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon dry dill (or 2 teaspoons fresh dill)

Slice the cucumber longways with a vegetable peeler to create long, wide ribbons. Whisk remaining ingredients in a medium bowl, and add in the cucumber. Toss to coat and garnish with chopped chives, if desired.

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21 Responses to “cucumber ribbon salad with dill”

1. gourmet sloppy joes | sophistimom says:

   8 April 2011 at 5:21 pm

   [...] if you’d like to serve it with that cucumber ribbon salad in the picture, you can find that recipe [...]
2. Heidi @ Food Doodles says:

   8 April 2011 at 5:49 pm

   Yum! I love dill. This looks so simple. Perfect for spring and summer
3. Ashley says:

   8 April 2011 at 6:33 pm

   Your kids are so lucky to have you for a mom! This looks yummy!
4. Jaime {sophistimom} says:

   8 April 2011 at 6:46 pm

   Thanks, Ashley and Heidi!
5. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says:

   9 April 2011 at 1:37 am

   Ribboned vegetables are always so pretty and elegant in a salad. This sounds so light and refreshing.
6. British mum says:

   9 April 2011 at 4:53 pm

   Lovely fresh ingredients, very pretty and healthful. I think that’s a win, win, win!
   Thanks for sharing this
   Mary x
7. Joy says:

   10 April 2011 at 8:44 pm

   Just a lovely recipe.
8. Dana says:

   10 April 2011 at 9:36 pm

   I love cucumbers this way! Ever since I got my mandolin I’ve been hooked on supremely sliced or ribboned salads.
9. The Café Sucré Farine says:

   12 April 2011 at 5:35 am

   This salad looks like it should pair with some fine fancy meal! But I’m sure it was equally delicious with your yummy sloppy joes – beautiful photography!
10. Jen T says:

    12 April 2011 at 1:30 pm

    This looks so refreshing and yummy! Perfect for an Easter picnic!
11. Kathryn says:

    14 April 2011 at 8:07 am

    I have never seen anything like this! It’s absolutely beautiful and I love how you said it’s as satisfying as pasta- sounds like a must-try!
12. blogbytina! says:

    14 April 2011 at 11:19 am

    I love the ribbons! I make a similar salad but use regular ol slices. this makes it looks so much fancier!
13. Faith says:

    15 April 2011 at 11:31 am

    This looks lovely and cool for summer days. Thanks!!
14. Tom says:

    15 April 2011 at 5:39 pm

    Next time I get me some wonderful cucumbers I’m gonna have to try making this.. Awesome looking Salad Jamie!
15. susan says:

    16 April 2011 at 6:33 am

    gorgeous photo, Jamie! I may even be able to get my 5 year old to eat this!
16. Robin says:

    16 April 2011 at 8:38 am

    This looks beautiful! I can’t wait to make it!
17. Bee says:

    16 April 2011 at 9:08 am

    So creative! Looks delicious.
18. fooddreamer says:

    18 April 2011 at 4:46 am

    I love this salad, already favourited it on Foodgawker. Easy, simple and tasty.
19. Beautiful Cucumber Salad a Breath of Fresh Vegetables | Best of Good Eats on Pinterest says:

    28 February 2012 at 6:10 pm

    [...] Jaime at Sophistimom says she “threw [it] together” to go with sloppy joes! The cucumber ribbon salad looks artistic, doesn’t it? The cucumbers are sliced with a vegetable peeler, and then tossed [...]
20. Hannah says:

    22 July 2012 at 5:48 pm

    I followed this recipe and to be honest it was TERRIBLE. The main flavour was mayonnaise which was very unpleasant. Maybe you could improve it by using sour cream instead of mayonnaise and perhaps using regular vinegar instead of rice vinegar for a stronger taste.
21. Jaime {sophistimom} says:

    24 July 2012 at 3:55 pm

    Hannah–It may have to do with the type of mayonnaise you used.