Smoked Salmon and Asian Cucumber Salad Rolls

• cucumber↗1

  peeled seeded and cut into 2-inch julienne strips

• seasoned rice vinegar↗1⁄4 cup
• sesame oil↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• fresh ginger↗2 teaspoons

  finely grated, peeled

• sesame seeds↗2 tablespoons

  toasted lightly and cooled

• scallion↗1⁄4 cup

  finely chopped

• sugar↗1

  (optional)

• salt↗

  (to taste)

• white pepper

  freshly ground (to taste)

• white and black sesame seed↗

  toasted for garnish (optional)

• smoked salmon↗12 ounces

  sliced paper thin

• chives1

  (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl toss cucumber julienne with remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Chill at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.

3. 3

   Trim the smoked salmon slices to form about 40 strips approximately 2x4-inches each.

4. 4

   Lay a bundle of cucumber strips (shake off excess dressing) at one end and roll up securely.

5. 5

   Place seam side down on a tray, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

6. 6

   Garnish with sesame seeds.

7. 7

   **I think I will try to tie these up with a stem of chive -- ?**