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A vibrant salad in a light blue bowl features sliced cucumbers, red onion, chopped red chili peppers, cilantro, and peanuts. A spoon is held above, pouring dressing over the salad. Fresh herbs, a knife, and a partially cut lime are visible around the bowl.
Dairy Free/gluten-free/Grain Free/Refined Sugar Free

Easy Thai-Inspired Cucumber Salad

5 from 2 votes
Nicole Modic
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
SERVES 4 Servings
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If you're looking for a simple and easy recipe that's perfect as a side dish or quick and easy snack, then look no further than this! This is my Easy Thai-Inspired Cucumber Salad and it is a delicious, crunchy salad that is filled with cucumbers, red onions, Thai chilis, and peanuts, finished off with a toasted sesame dressing. Plus, it comes together in just 10 minutes, so run to your kitchen and make it ASAP!

Equipment

  • 1 Mandolin this is optional, but I love using a handheld mandolin to get the cucumbers nice and thin!

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 8 Persian Cucumbers sliced thin - you
  • ½ Red Onion sliced very thin
  • Cup Salted Peanuts crushed
  • ¼ Cup Cilantro finely chopped
  • 1-2 Thai Chilis thinly sliced with the seeds removed - you can also use Serrano chilis, if you cannot find Thai chilis

For the Dressing:

  • ¼ Cup Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 1 Lime juiced and zested
  • 1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce
  • 2 Cloves Garlic mashed
  • 2 Tablespoons Honey

Instructions

  • To prepare this cucumber salad, start by preparing the produce. Slice the cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and Thai chilis, and add them to a large bowl. For the cucumbers, I like to slice them with a handheld mandolin to get them nice and thin, but this is optional.
  • Then, crush the salted peanuts and add them to the same bowl. I like to add the peanuts to a ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin, until they are nice and fine.
  • Next, prepare the dressing. Add the toasted sesame oil, lime, fish sauce, garlic, and honey to a large measuring cup or bowl and whisk until they're fully combined. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Once the dressing is done, pour it over the salad and toss until the ingredients are fully coated in the dressing.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg

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