Description
A refreshing and vibrant Thai Cucumber Salad featuring crisp cucumbers, fresh herbs, and a tangy, sweet dressing. Perfect as a light appetizer or side dish, this salad is quick to prepare and bursts with authentic Thai flavors.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers, sliced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Half of a small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- Optional toppings: toasted sesame seeds, crushed red chili flakes
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 small clove garlic, minced or pressed
- 1-2 tablespoons sweetener (such as maple syrup, honey or brown sugar), to taste
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, avocado oil, rice vinegar, fish sauce, minced garlic, and your desired amount of sweetener until well combined. Alternatively, add all ingredients to a mason jar, cover tightly, and shake vigorously to emulsify.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the sliced cucumbers, green onions, red onion, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, and chopped peanuts evenly.
- Toss with Dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss thoroughly to ensure the vegetables and herbs are evenly coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the best texture and freshness. Optionally, garnish with toasted sesame seeds and crushed red chili flakes for extra flavor and a bit of heat. You can also cover and refrigerate the salad for up to one day and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers for less bitterness and fewer seeds.
- Adjust the sweetness and fish sauce in the dressing according to your taste preference.
- For a vegan version, substitute fish sauce with soy sauce or tamari.
- Toasting the peanuts and sesame seeds enhances the nutty flavor.
- Serve immediately for crunchiest texture; refrigeration softens cucumbers but blends flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
