Thai Cucumber Salad
A fresh, sweet, and spicy Thai cucumber salad with sesame oil, lime, peanuts, and Thai chili, the perfect crisp side dish for any meal.
Equipment
- cutting board
- knife for slicing vegetables
- mixing bowl for tossing salad
- whisk to mix the dressing
Ingredients
- 8 Persian cucumbers, sliced thin
- 1/2 red onion, sliced very thin
- 1/3 cup salted peanuts, crushed
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1–2 Thai chilis, sliced
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
- juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, mashed
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers, onion, cilantro, and Thai chilis.
- Crush peanuts and add to bowl.
- Whisk sesame oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, and fish sauce.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
- Serve immediately, topped with extra peanuts and cilantro.
Notes
Best served fresh. Store components separately and combine before serving. Dressing lasts up to 5 days refrigerated.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 370mgPotassium: 330mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.2mg