Best 7 Ricks Thai Cucumber Salad Recipes

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Ricks Thai cucumber salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish that is perfect for a hot summer day or as a side dish to accompany a spicy meal. The combination of crunchy cucumber, tangy vinegar, sweet palm sugar, and spicy chili peppers creates a salad that is both delicious and visually appealing. The salad is also very easy to make, with only a few simple ingredients required. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make ricks Thai cucumber salad, as well as some tips for making the most of this delicious dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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 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

RICK'S THAI CUCUMBER SALAD



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Make and share this Rick's Thai Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rickscott

Categories     Thai

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cucumber, sliced and seeded
1/2 onion, yellow sweet, sliced thin
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh chopped
6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Mix water, vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  • In a serving bowl arrange the cucumber, pepper, cilantro, and onion in layers.
  • Pour the vinegar mixture over the salad.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 220.7, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 5.1, Protein 0.7

THAI CUCUMBER AND RADISH SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons light oil, such as canola or safflower
1 pound daikon radish, peeled and thinly sliced
1 English or seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and very thinly sliced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
20 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In the bottom of a medium bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, oil. Add daikon, cucumber, bell pepper, pepper flakes. Toss and combine. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, tear basil into pieces and add to salad. Toss salad to incorporate basil and serve.

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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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.

NICK NETHONGKOME'S THAI-STYLE CUCUMBER SALAD



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield About two cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 firm, fresh cucumbers, about 3/4 pound
1 tablespoon finely shredded, trimmed, seeded hot pepper, preferably red
1/4 cup sugar
Salt to taste, if desired
5 tablespoons white vinegar
5 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon shallots sliced as thin as possible
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Trim off the ends of the cucumbers and scrape them. Quarter the cucumbers lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Cut the cucumbers crosswise into thin slices. There should be about two cups. Put the slices into a mixing bowl and add the pepper.
  • Combine the sugar, salt, vinegar, water and shallots in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
  • Pour the sauce over the cucumber mixture and stir. Sprinkle with coriander.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 155, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 958 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp cucumbers. English or Persian cucumbers work well.
  • If you don't have fish sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or tamari.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, combine all of the ingredients except the cucumbers in a jar or container. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, add the cucumbers and toss to combine.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh cilantro or mint for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This Thai cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad, give this Thai cucumber salad a try.

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