Description
Refreshing Thai Cucumber Salad delivers a zesty dance of crisp vegetables and tangy dressing. Crunchy cucumbers mingle with bold herbs, promising a cool escape from ordinary side dishes that you’ll savor with each vibrant bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (500g) cucumber, peeled and cut into pieces
- 1/4 small red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
Seasoning:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Sprinkle salt over thinly sliced cucumbers and let them release excess moisture in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
- Create the dressing by blending ingredients in a small saucepan, gently warming until the mixture develops a slight viscosity, then allow to cool to room temperature.
- Thoroughly drain the cucumber slices, eliminating any accumulated liquid.
- Transfer cucumbers to a serving bowl and incorporate finely chopped red onions.
- Pour the cooled dressing over the cucumber and onion mixture, ensuring even coating.
- Garnish the salad with crushed roasted peanuts and freshly chopped cilantro leaves.
- Toss gently to distribute the dressing and toppings evenly before serving chilled.
Notes
- Drain cucumbers thoroughly to prevent watery salad, using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Adjust dressing sweetness by adding more or less sugar, depending on personal taste preference or dietary needs.
- Enhance protein content by adding grilled chicken or tofu for a more substantial meal option.
- Prepare salad just before serving to maintain crisp cucumber texture and prevent wilting from prolonged dressing contact.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 116
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 186 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg