Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts, Herbs, and Tangy Dressing
Here's a Thai cucumber salad that's crunchy, refreshing, and flavorful. Sliced cucumber, red onion, crunchy peanuts, and fresh herbs are tossed in a simple vinaigrette for a light-tasting side that's as versatile as it is delicious. Plus, it's ready in minutes!
Ingredients
Thai Cucumber Salad Dressing
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon EACH: toasted sesame oil and fish sauce
- ½ teasoon chili flakes
Thai Cucumber Salad
- 8 mini cucumbers
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Make the dressing by adding the rice vinegar, sugar, toasted sesame oil, fish sauce, and chili flakes to a jar with a lid. Shake it well to mix.¼ cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon EACH: toasted sesame oil and fish sauce, ½ teasoon chili flakes
- Add the cucumbers, red onion, peanuts, and cilantro to a salad bowl.8 mini cucumbers, ¼ cup sliced red onion, ¼ cup roasted peanuts, ¼ cup cilantro
- Pour the dressing over the top and toss well to coat. Serve right away.
Serving: 1 = ¼ of the recipe, Calories: 119kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 1181mg, Potassium: 133mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 40IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 0.4mg