Thai Cucumber Salad
Bright, refreshing, and full of bold flavors, this Thai Cucumber Salad is a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, salty, and spicy. Crisp cucumber slices and slivers of red onion are bathed in an irresistible dressing made with rice vinegar, soy sauce, lime juice, and a hint of fish sauce, with a touch of red chili flakes for a subtle kick. Topped with fragrant cilantro and crunchy, roasted peanuts, this salad is both visually appealing and packed with texture. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s an effortless side dish or appetizer that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, stir-fries, or a simple bowl of steamed jasmine rice. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or craving a light, invigorating snack, this Thai-inspired cucumber salad is sure to delight your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup unsalted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1.5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry. Slice them into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference. Place the sliced cucumbers in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion into slivers. Add the sliced onions to the cucumbers.
Chop the fresh cilantro leaves and roughly chop the unsalted peanuts. Set these aside for garnishing later.
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, granulated sugar, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, finely minced garlic, red chili flakes, and sesame oil until the sugar has dissolved and the dressing is well combined.
Pour the dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture. Toss gently to ensure the vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing.
Cover the bowl and let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, sprinkle the chopped cilantro and peanuts over the salad as a garnish for added freshness and crunch.
Serve chilled as a side dish or appetizer, and enjoy the light, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors of this Thai cucumber salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
590 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.6 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1860 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.5 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1711 mg | 36% | |
*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.
