Juicy Thai Cucumber Salad: A Refreshing Twist for Your Table
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring crisp cucumbers and a zesty Thai dressing, perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers and red bell pepper into thin strips.
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Add the cucumbers and red bell pepper to the bowl and toss to coat.
- Garnish with cilantro and chopped peanuts before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar and lime juice to taste for a balanced flavor.
- This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just add peanuts right before serving to retain crunchiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg