ASIAN CUCUMBER THAI SALAD

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This refreshing salad goes well with fish or chicken. It makes any heavy meal feel lighter with its crisp, light flavors -- definitely a favorite in our family.

Provided by Kris10 in CA

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup distilled white vinegar
⅓ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
2 pounds cucumbers - halved, seeded, and sliced
½ cup finely chopped red onion
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts
2 sprigs fresh mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, coriander, red pepper flakes, and salt in a salad bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and chopped mint, and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to blend the flavors.
  • Before serving, toss again with chopped peanuts, and garnish with sprigs of fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 299 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

Louis Evens
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a healthy and delicious lunch option.


Gulzar Ahmad
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I'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is so flavorful and the cucumbers are really refreshing.


Amy Layher
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This salad is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Juli Aitch
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add a little bit of extra chili pepper to give it a bit of a kick.


MD Rina
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of fiber and vitamins.


Kalsoom Khan
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Mayda Ahmed
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet, sour, and salty.


Md Gulam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


pedal 50
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I made this salad for a picnic, and it was perfect! It was light and refreshing, and the flavors were spot-on.


Tom Oud
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the sweet and sour dressing, and the cucumbers are always so crisp and refreshing.


Kishor Japrel
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The combination of cucumbers, carrots, and peanuts is so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kaden Newsome
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were so fresh and vibrant, and the cucumbers were perfectly crisp. I will definitely be making this again.