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Cucumber and Peanut Salad

A refreshing and crunchy West African side salad featuring crisp cucumbers and red onions tossed with roasted peanuts in a tangy lime dressing.

15 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

IvorianSaladNo-CookVeganVegetarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp peanut oil
  • 1 tsp red chili pepper, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp peanut oil, 1 tsp minced red chili pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt.

  2. 2

    Add 4 cups diced cucumber and 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with dressing.

  3. 3

    Fold in 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts right before serving to maintain maximum crunch.

Questions

How long does Cucumber and Peanut Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Cucumber and Peanut Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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