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Thai Cucumber Salad for Satay (Ajaad Recipe)
This healthy and authentic Thai cucumber salad for satay (ajaad recipe) features a tangy dressing and is ready in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 234 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 5.3 ounces cucumber (see notes)
- 1.8 ounce shallots
- 1 Chilies
- 2.5 fluid ounces white vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3.5 ounces white sugar
Instructions
- Thinly slice the cucumber into bite-sized half-moons, dice the shallots into small pieces, and finely slice the chili. Aim for uniform sizes. Add the sliced cucumbers, shallots, and chili peppers to a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Heat a wok or skillet over medium heat. Add vinegar, salt, and granulated sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for about 5 minutes or until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and allow it to cool completely. Once cooled, pour the sauce over the sliced vegetables in the mixing bowl, toss gently, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Cucumber - Use small, firm cucumbers like Persian or Kirby cucumbers.
Nutrition Information
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
589mg
(25%)
Potassium
262mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
54g
(108%)
Vitamin A
269IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 589mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 54g | 108% |
| Vitamin A | 269IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.