4.6 from 72 votes
Thai Cucumber Salad
Thai Cucumber Salad features thinly sliced English cucumbers and red onions tossed with crushed roasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and optional Thai chilies. A bright dressing of lime juice, fish sauce, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, and salt coats the salad, balancing tangy, salty, sweet, and nutty flavors. The salad is crisp and refreshing with a crunchy texture from the peanuts, making it a light accompaniment or side dish that can be served immediately after mixing.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
140 kcal
Course:
Salad, Lunch
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cucumber sliced 1/4" thin, English
- ½ red onion halved and sliced 1/4" thin
- ⅓ cup peanuts crushed, roasted
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1-2 Thai chilies sliced thin, optional
Dressing
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil toasted or regular
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 ½ tablespoon sugar granulated
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the salad ingredients to a large salad bowl, reserving 1 tbsp of the crushed peanuts.
- Make Dressing: Whisk the dressing ingredients together until the sugar dissolves. Pour the dressing into the salad bowl and toss well to coat.
- Garnish & Serve: Garnish with the reserved peanuts and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container or covered bowl in the fridge for up to 2-3 days to keep freshness.
- Serve immediately after tossing to maintain crispness and flavor balance.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
506mg
(21%)
Potassium
344mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
225IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 506mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 344mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 225IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.