Thai Cucumber and Peanut Salad Relish
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly crunchy, this Thai Cucumber and Peanut Salad Relish is the perfect side dish to elevate your meals. Packed with fresh cucumbers, vibrant carrots, and aromatic cilantro, this salad combines crisp textures with bold Thai flavors. The tangy lime juice dressing, enhanced by fish sauce, sesame oil, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, ties everything together, while a touch of Thai bird’s eye chili adds just the right level of heat. Roasted peanuts lend a satisfying crunch, making this dish a delightful blend of refreshment and complexity. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect as a light starter, side dish, or refreshing relish to round out a spicy main course. Ideal for fans of Thai cuisine, it's a tantalizing balance of sweet, salty, spicy, and tangy flavors that’s guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 1 medium carrot
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro leaves
- 0.5 cup roasted peanuts
- 1 small Thai bird's eye chili
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
Peel the cucumbers partially, leaving some stripes of skin for texture. Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Slice the cucumbers into thin half-moons and place them in a mixing bowl.
Peel the carrot and julienne it into thin matchstick-size pieces. Add to the mixing bowl with the cucumbers.
Finely slice the red onion and add it to the bowl as well.
Chop the cilantro leaves roughly and add to the mixture.
Roughly chop the roasted peanuts, leaving some larger pieces for texture, and set aside.
Finely mince the Thai bird’s eye chili, being cautious of its strong heat. Add it to a small bowl for the dressing.
In the small bowl with the chili, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, light brown sugar, and sesame oil until the sugar dissolves completely.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped peanuts over the top and gently toss again to incorporate.
Serve immediately as a side dish or relish. For best results, enjoy the salad fresh to maintain its crunch and vibrant flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
765 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 53.4 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2596 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.6 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 219 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1902 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
