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Juicy Thai Cucumber Salad

Juicy Thai Cucumber Salad That Refreshes Every Bite

Experience the refreshing crispness of Juicy Thai Cucumber Salad, perfect for warm days and adaptable to your taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Persian Cucumbers Crisp and sweet; can substitute with English or garden cucumbers (remove seeds)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for drawing out moisture
  • 1 small Red Onion Adds sharp flavor; can substitute with green onions
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar Provides tanginess
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Balances acidity
For the Topping
  • 1/3 cup Chopped Peanuts Add just before serving to maintain texture

Equipment

  • knife
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the Persian cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly, about 1/8 inch thick.
  2. Sprinkle salt over the sliced cucumbers and set aside for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
  3. Gently blot the cucumber slices with a paper towel and transfer to a mixing bowl.
  4. Combine rice vinegar and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl, microwave for 30 seconds until warm, and stir until sugar dissolves.
  5. Add red onion and cilantro to the cucumbers, toss to combine.
  6. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and stir to combine.
  7. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
  8. Before serving, stir the salad and sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal taste, serve within 2 hours of preparation. Store dressing separately until just before serving.

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