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    Thai Cucumber Salad

    Published: May 27, 2020 by Anna 3 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Thai Cucumber Salad is crunchy, refreshing and quick to make, with just a few ingredients. The tangy and spicy dressing adds a burst of flavor!

    This salad is perfect served with chicken satay or Thai peanut noodles.

    Cucumber slices in a bowl.

    If you are a big fan of Asian dinners, you will love this Thai Cucumber Salad. It's a refreshingly cool side dish with a kick, thanks to the pepper flakes in the dressing yet it pairs perfectly with spicy meals. It's done in just 10 minutes, with only a handful of ingredients. Perfect last-minute salad idea!

    Ingredients:

    • English cucumber: you can use Persian cucumbers too
    • red onion: if you find red onion too strong, use sweet onion
    • green onion: optional
    • rice vinegar: you can use white vinegar instead; apple cider vinegar may be too strong
    • sesame oil: highly recommended
    • white sugar
    • red pepper flakes
    • sesame seeds
    • roasted peanuts or cashews

    How to make Thai Cucumber Salad?

    • Start by slicing the cucumber thinly.
    • Slice red onion and chop green onion.
    • Mix dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake well.
    • Combine veggies and dressing in a bowl.
    • Dress up with toasted sesame seeds and chopped peanuts.
    • Serve right away.
    Cucumber salad in a white bowl.

    Storing:

    This salad is best served fresh. You can make the dressing up to 4 days ahead and store it in the fridge.

    More Asian recipes:

    • Asian Slaw
    • Easy Vegetable Potstickers
    • Asian Sesame Dressing
    • Asian Chopped Salad

    For more recipes like this one, feel free to browse our Asian Category.

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    Cucumber slices in a bowl.

    Thai Cucumber Salad

    Author: Anna
    This Thai Cucumber Salad is crunchy, refreshing and quick to make, with just a few ingredients. The tangy and spicy dressing adds a burst of flavor! This salad is perfect paired with chicken satay or Thai peanut noodles.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 51 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 English cucumbers
    • ½ cup sliced red onion
    • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
    • ¼ cup rice vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • toasted sesame seeds optional garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Slice the cucumber thinly.
    • Slice red onion and chop green onion.
    • Combine veggies in a bowl.
    • Mix dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake well.
    • Pour over veggies and toss gently.
    • Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped peanuts.
    • Serve right away.

    Notes

    Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Katie says

      May 29, 2020 at 3:55 pm

      This looks so good! Can't wait to try it.

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    2. Beth says

      May 29, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      I made this the other day for dinner and my husband loved it! It's so delicious and easy!

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    3. Millican says

      May 29, 2020 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      So simple, and so healthy! I love this, very flavorful. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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