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Thai Cucumber Salad
Thai Cucumber Salad - easy and healthy homemade Thai cucumber salad recipe that is better than your favorite Thai restaurants, guaranteed!
Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 139 kcal
Course:
Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 4 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Add salt to the cucumbers, mix well, and set aside in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
- In the meantime, make the Dressing by combining all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Turn on the heat and reduce the dressing a bit until it is slightly thickened. Let cool.
- Drain the salt water from the cucumbers completely. Toss the cucumbers and onions, and mix with the dressing. Top with peanuts, cilantro, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use Fresh Cucumbers: Go for firm, crisp cucumbers for the best crunch.
- Bite-sized pieces: Cut the cucumber into bite-sized chunks instead of thin slices. This gives you a satisfying crunch and texture.
- Lightly Salt and Chill: Salt the cucumbers and let them sit in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. This helps draw out excess water. Make sure to drain off the salt water before mixing with the dressing.
- Adjust Spice: Taste the dressing and tweak the sugar and vinegar to match your spice level.
- Add Toppings Last: Sprinkle on peanuts and cilantro just before serving to keep them crunchy.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3people
Calories
139kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
454mg
(19%)
Potassium
275mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
118IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 454mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 118IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.