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    Thai Cucumber Salad

    Jun 28, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    A refreshing Thai cucumber salad recipe with cilantro, chili, and peanuts! Healthy, delicious, and quickly prepared.

    thai cucumber salad

    This tangy Thai cucumber salad is bursting with flavor! It’s not only the perfect summer salad but can also be served as a side dish or starter along with any Asian dish. To make the salad, thinly slice an English cucumber and toss it with shallot, cilantro, chili, and crushed peanuts. Next, drizzle it with a light Asian salad dressing made with soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, sesame oil, and grated ginger – finished!

    It’s honestly such a simple and quick recipe to make a homemade Asian cucumber salad that comes with the most beautiful flavors!

    I am sure you will love the fact that this cucumber salad is super healthy, vegan, and almost fat-free (only 1 tsp of sesame oil is needed).

    Plus, it can easily be made in advance. Let it marinate for a few hours in the fridge, and it will be even more flavorful as the cucumber has more time to absorb the dressing.

    close up thai cucumber salad

    If you love this recipe, be sure also to try out those two Asian inspired cucumber salads:

    • Asian Cucumber Salad with Sesame – crispy Japanese inspired cucumber salad with toasted sesame seeds, pepper, and a tangy dressing.
    • Thai Cucumber Salad with Carrots and Peanuts – It’s inspired from the Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tam) but made without papaya – in case you can’t find fresh papaya where you are living, this is a very delicious alternative

    Recipe FAQ & Tips

    Can this salad be prepared in advance? Absolutely! Prepare it 2 hours or up to one day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. This way, the cucumber can absorb the dressing even better, resulting in a more flavorful salad. I suggest adding the peanuts right before serving.

    How long does it stay fresh? Leftovers can be stored for up to 2 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Ingredient Substitutions: Replace the shallot with one scallion or finely sliced red onion. Use toasted cashew nuts instead of peanuts. Replace cilantro with fresh mint. → Note: Every adjustment to the recipe alters the taste of this salad.

    asian cucumber salad with cilantro and peanuts

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    thai cucumber salad

    Thai Cucumber Salad

    Aline Cueni
    A refreshing Thai cucumber salad recipe with cilantro, chili, and peanuts! Healthy, delicious, and quickly prepared.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 2
    Calories 182 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    Cucumber Salad

    • 1 cucumber sliced
    • 1 shallot sliced
    • ¼ cup (30 g) unsalted peanuts crushed in a mortar or chopped
    • ½ bunch cilantro chopped
    • 1 mild red chili seeded & sliced

    Dressing

    • 1 tbsp soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free
    • 1 tbsp lime juice
    • ½ tbsp maple syrup
    • 1 tsp sesame oil
    • 1 tsp grated ginger

    Instructions
     

    • Slice cucumber into ½ inch slices.
    • Mix all ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl.
    • Combine everything in a large serving bowl and toss until well combined. → Keep a few crushed peanuts for decoration!

    Notes

    • Leftovers: This salad is best served fresh. However, leftovers keep fresh for 1 day in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Thai Cucumber Salad
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 182 Calories from Fat 99
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11g17%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 5g
    Sodium 512mg22%
    Potassium 492mg14%
    Carbohydrates 16g5%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 7g14%
    Vitamin A 461IU9%
    Vitamin C 41mg50%
    Calcium 48mg5%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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