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Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe

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A refreshing and tangy Thai Cucumber Salad featuring crisp English cucumbers tossed with red onions, crunchy peanuts, and a zesty dressing made from rice vinegar, garlic, lime juice, and traditional Thai seasonings. Perfect as a light side dish or appetizer.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 1 pound English cucumbers
  • 1/3 cup red onions, sliced

Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/4 cup peanuts, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Dressing

  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sambal (spicy chili paste)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sweetener (e.g., sugar or sugar substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cucumbers: Wash, dry, and slice the English cucumbers on a bias to enhance texture and appearance. Optionally peel parts of the cucumber skin to improve texture.
  2. Make Dressing: In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, grated garlic, fresh lime juice, sambal, salt, sesame oil, and sweetener. Whisk thoroughly to blend all ingredients into a uniform dressing.
  3. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumbers, chopped peanuts, sliced red onions, sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro.
  4. Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture, then toss gently but thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Rest and Serve: Allow the salad to sit for 30 minutes at room temperature to let the flavors meld before serving.

Notes

  • For added crunch, toast the peanuts and sesame seeds lightly before adding.
  • Adjust sambal quantity to your preferred heat level.
  • Feel free to substitute the sweetener with honey or agave syrup.
  • This salad is best served chilled or at room temperature.
  • Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day but is freshest when eaten the same day.

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