Balinese Cucumber Salad with Mint Vinaigrette Dressing

I've been doing SATC marathons off late.Boredom. Whatevs. So I'm watching Carrie Bradshaw get all judgemental about something stupid and I find myself get all incensed. First its SJP's nose that looks longer than normal when she pulls a long face and second it's that screechy high-pitched voice and third its the content and holy self-righteousness. I mean how is it OK for her to rant endlessly about other people, but blight the soul who points a finger at her!:S

Bah!

And then my gaze wanders to the food she's stuffing into that mouth. That salad looked delish! I always start craving thai or chinese food when I watch Big Bang Theory and random fruits and salads when I watch SATC...It always boils down to the food. And boy does food look richer, prettier, glossier and more appealing on these shows. Maybe it's the lighting, the special arrangement or just watching another person eat when you're not.

 So I leapt out of bed and decided to fix myself the easiest salad to make ever. The Balinese Cucumber Salad with Mint Vinaigrette Dressing. Our chef in Bali would whip this up for me everyday for breakfast and I learnt how just by watching. So you see, very simple.
1.So you take 2 cucumbers. Skin them..sorry Peel completely. Split the cucumber down lengthwise.
2.Take a sharp spoon and de-seed the contents and discard the seeds.
3.Now cut the cucumber sideways to make the following shape.

4. Next, prepare the dressing. Take a bowl: Add a dash of vinegar , some mint leaves, salt and some sugar and whisk until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved. OR if you have a food processor do it all in there. Saves you a lot of effort. Plus the equipment ensures that the minty flavor gets evenly distributed and you hit just the right notes of sweet and tart in the dressing.

Now stir the dressing with the cucumber and your salad is ready. You could add roasted peanuts if you're in the mood for some extra crunch.