Vegetable Ribbons

Ingredients 

• 1 medium zucchini, trimmed
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and  trimmed
• 2 cucumbers,  trimmed
• 1 inch celery stalk, chopped
• Salt to taste

For dressing

• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon red chilli flakes
• 3-4 fresh basil leaves, torn

For garnishing

• 5 medium black olives, sliced

Method

1. Take a potato peeler or a manual slicer and cut zucchini, carrots and cucumbers lengthwise into thin ribbons. Sprinkle a little salt and set aside for five minutes.
2. Blend vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, red chilli flakes, basil leaves and salt to make a coarse paste. Transfer it into a bowl. Squeeze the cut vegetables to remove extra moisture.
3. Add vegetables to the dressing in the bowl along with celery and toss well. Serve garnished with olive slices.

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