Best 8 Asian Cucumber Thai Salad Recipes

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In the world of culinary delights, few dishes capture the essence of freshness and vibrant flavors quite like the Asian Cucumber Thai Salad. This tantalizing salad, often served as an appetizer or side dish, is a symphony of textures and tastes, where the crispness of cucumbers, the tangy bite of lime, the subtle sweetness of palm sugar, and the warmth of chili peppers come together in perfect harmony. Its origins traced back to the vibrant streets of Thailand, this salad has captivated the palates of food enthusiasts worldwide. Let's dive into the world of Asian Cucumber Thai Salad and discover the culinary secrets behind this refreshing and flavorful dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD



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Ready in 15 minutes and with minimal effort, this Thai Cucumber Salad recipe is as easy as it is delicious! And easy side dish for busy days.

Provided by Sarah Bond

Categories     Salads     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup rice vinegar⁣ (60 mL)
2 Tbsp sugar⁣
1 tsp toasted sesame oil⁣ (5 mL)
¼ tsp salt⁣
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes⁣
1 to 2 cloves garlic (minced⁣)
2 large seedless cucumbers⁣
4 green onions⁣
¼ cup cilantro⁣
Optional: handful of chopped peanuts or almonds

Steps:

  • Dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients to dissolve the sugar.⁣
  • ⁣Salad: Slice cucumbers into ¼ inch rounds. Thinly slice the green onion. Finely chop the cilantro. Toss it all together, optionally adding a handful of chopped peanuts or almonds.
  • ⁣Assemble: Drizzle dressing over cucumber salad and gently toss combine. ⁣

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 87 kcal, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, Fat 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 153 mg, Fiber 1.2 g, Sugar 15.5 g

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD



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This Thai cucumber salad is a refreshing and crisp summer salad with cucumbers and cilantro in a fresh dressing of rice vinegar and sesame oil.

Provided by Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

Categories     Side Dish Recipes

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb (3 med) cucumbers, sliced thin
1 tsp salt
¼ c rice vinegar
1 Tbsp sugar
½ tsp sesame oil
¼ tsp red pepper flakes or chopped red Thai chile (more or less to taste)
½ red onion, sliced
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro
¼ c peanuts, coarsely chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Slice cucumbers and toss with 1 tsp salt. Set aside to sweat for 30 minutes.
  • While your cucumbers are resting, combine the dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • After resting your cucumbers, rinse and drain them. Pat dry and place in a bowl.
  • Add the sliced onion and chopped cilantro to the cucumbers.
  • Add the dressing and mix to combine.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, for 2-3 hours to let the flavors come together.
  • Serve topped with chopped peanuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1/3 c, TransFat 0 grams trans fat

AJAD (AUTHENTIC THAI CUCUMBER SALAD)



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This fresh pickle is the classic accompaniment to many deep-fried and barbequed Thai appetizers and some curries. It's best made a few hours before serving.

Provided by Toi

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup white vinegar
¼ cup water
4 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons salt
6 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
3 shallots, thinly sliced
2 Thai bird's eye chiles, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar and salt are dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning so the pickling liquid is pleasantly sweet, sour, and lightly salty.
  • Combine cucumbers, shallots, and chile peppers in a large bowl. Cover with pickling liquid. Refrigerate for a few hours to let flavors combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 590.4 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD



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This sweet and tangy summer salad of cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts with just a hint of heat is always a hit at picnics and potlucks since it doesn't need to be refrigerated and you're pretty much guaranteed to be the only one bringing this dish!

Provided by camp0433

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon salt
½ cup white sugar
½ cup rice wine vinegar
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
¼ cup chopped cilantro
½ cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Toss the cucumbers with the salt in a colander, and leave in the sink to drain for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Whisk together the sugar and vinegar in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Add the cucumbers, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro; toss to combine. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1750.8 mg, Sugar 29.5 g

ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD



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This colorful Asian cucumber salad makes a simple, cool side dish when we have stir-fry for dinner. -Tari Ambler, Shorewood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4-1/2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
Dash salt and pepper
1/2 large cucumber, julienned
1/2 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
Black and white sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, oil, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Add cucumber and red pepper; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD



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The vegetables in this crunchy, satisfying Thai Cucumber Salad can be tossed together with the tangy rice vinegar dressing a week in advance, leaving nothing more to do before serving than to scatter roasted peanuts and fresh herbs over the top.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield Serves 2 to 4; Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Kosher salt
1 English cucumber (12 ounces), thinly sliced (2 1/2 cups)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
1 Thai chile, thinly sliced (seeded for less heat, if desired)
1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh herbs, such as Thai basil, mint, and cilantro, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Bring vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and cook until mixture has consistency of syrup, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; let cool completely.
  • Add cucumber, onion, and chile; toss to combine. Let stand until cucumbers absorb liquid, 5 minutes, then toss again. Salad can be refrigerated, covered, up to 1 week. Top with peanuts and herbs just before serving.

THAI CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD



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This is a delicious light summer salad that is a little on the sweet side rather than than the tangy-vinegary side.

Provided by Sherriel

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large cucumber
2 tomatoes, seeded and cut into wedges
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumber in stripes lengthwise with a vegetable peeler, alternating skinned stripes with peel for a decorative effect. Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, and then thinly slice. Place the cucumber in a salad bowl with the tomato and red onion, and mix together.
  • Pour the rice vinegar and lime juice into a separate bowl, and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad;mix, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the cilantro and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 56.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

Tips

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp cucumbers. English or Persian cucumbers are ideal.
  • If you don't have fish sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or tamari.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare it according to the recipe and then store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to serve, bring it to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs, such as cilantro, basil, or mint, for an extra pop of flavor.
  • If you like spicy food, add a pinch of red chili flakes or a serrano pepper to the salad.
  • Serve the salad with jasmine rice, grilled chicken or fish, or spring rolls.

Conclusion

Asian cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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