1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 teaspoons sugar
For the Salad
6 mini cucumbers or 1 English cucumber
3 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts for garnish
Instructions
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the minced shallot, fish sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, pepper flakes, and sugar; whisk to blend. Taste for seasonings and refrigerate until serving time.
Assemble the Salad: In a medium serving bowl, combine the cucumbers, green onions, and cilantro. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
Serve: Toss the salad with the dressing and chopped peanuts. Garnish servings with more chopped peanuts if desired. Enjoy!