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Thai Cucumber Peanut Salad

Name: Thai Cucumber Peanut Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: - 2 English cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced into 1/4-inch slices; - 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; - 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; - 1/3 cup salted roasted peanuts; - 1 Thai chili or jalapeno, sliced; - 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; - 1 1/2 TBSP sugar; - 1 1/2 TBSP fish sauce; - 1 tsp honey; - 2 TBSP vegetable oil; - 1 garlic clove, pressed; - 1/2 tsp Sambal Oelek, or more to taste

Deliciously fresh and spicy (or not, just use less spice) crunchy Thai cucumber salad!

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Prep

10 min

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Originally Published Marso 2023•Last Updated Marso 2023

Mga Sangkap

Mga Serving:

2 English cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced into 1/4-inch slices
½ red onion, thinly sliced
120 ml cilantro, chopped
49 g salted roasted peanuts
1 Thai chili or jalapeno, sliced
60 ml fresh lime juice
19 g sugar
25 g fish sauce
7 g honey
27 g vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, pressed
3 ml Sambal Oelek, or more to taste

Mga Tagubilin

Vegetables
1
Prep and combine vegetables
Place the cucumbers, onions, cilantro, peanuts, and jalapeño/chiles in a bowl.
Dressing
2
Whisk the dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, honey, vegetable oil, garlic, and Sambal Oelek until well combined.
Assembly
3
Toss and serve
Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss everything together. Serve right away and enjoy!

FAQ

Can I make Thai cucumber peanut salad ahead of time?+

You can prep the vegetables and make the dressing separately up to 4 hours ahead, but don't toss them together until just before serving—the cucumbers will release water and make the salad soggy if it sits dressed for too long.

What can I use instead of fish sauce in this recipe?+

You can substitute soy sauce or tamari in equal amounts for a vegetarian version, though you'll lose some of the authentic umami depth—add a splash of extra lime juice to compensate.

How do I make this salad less spicy?+

Simply reduce or skip the Sambal Oelek and use a milder chili like a poblano instead of Thai chili, or remove the chili seeds before slicing to dial down the heat significantly.

Is this salad good for meal prep?+

Yes, keep the components separate in containers for up to 3 days—store the dressed cucumber mixture in one container and the peanuts separately so they stay crispy, then combine them right before eating.