Description
Enjoy a refreshing Thai Cucumber Salad, a vibrant dish featuring crisp cucumbers and zesty dressing, making it a perfect healthy side or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Cucumbers (Can use English cucumbers for fewer seeds)
- 0.5 medium Red Onions (Shallots can be used as a substitute)
- 1 medium Carrot (Can substitute with shredded bell peppers)
- 1 handful Fresh Cilantro (Mint can be used for a twist in flavor)
- 0.25 cup Crushed Peanuts (Omit for a nut-free version)
- 0.25 cup Rice Vinegar (Apple cider vinegar can be used)
- 2 tablespoons Sugar (Honey can replace sugar)
- 1 clove Minced Garlic (Can substitute with garlic powder)
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes (Fresh Thai chilies for increased spiciness)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, slice thinly, and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Slice half a red onion thinly and shred one medium carrot, adding to the bowl.
- Chop a handful of fresh cilantro and add it to the mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, salt, and red chili flakes, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables, toss gently to coat, and let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Give a final toss before serving, topping with more cilantro and crushed peanuts.
Notes
- Can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chili flakes.
- For a nut-free version, omit crushed peanuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai Cucumber Salad, Healthy Salad, Vegan Recipe