Description
This vibrant Thai cucumber salad will liven up any meal, and it’s easy!
Ingredients
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For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup minced shallot
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 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!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: Thai