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Thai Cucumber Salad

Crisp sliced cucumbers tossed with shallots and chili in a sweet and tangy rice vinegar dressing. Finished with crushed peanuts and fresh cilantro for extra texture and flavor.

15 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 Thai red chili, minced
  • 1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 2 tbsp warm water

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp warm water, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp fine salt, then stir until the sugar dissolves completely.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine 4 thinly sliced Persian cucumbers, 1 medium thinly sliced shallot, and 1 minced Thai red chili.

  3. 3

    Pour the vinegar dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss well to coat.

  4. 4

    Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped roasted unsalted peanuts and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves just before serving.

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Questions

What can I use instead of rice vinegar in Thai Cucumber Salad?

The entry for Thai Cucumber Salad calls for 1/4 cup rice vinegar. In its place: Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, softened with a pinch of sugar, is close. Avoid plain distilled vinegar at full strength, which is much sharper.

Is Thai Cucumber Salad spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Thai Cucumber Salad comes from 1 Thai red chili, minced. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the chili, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Thai Cucumber Salad low-carb?

A serving of Thai Cucumber Salad carries 12 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 60 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 12 percent.

Does Thai Cucumber Salad contain peanuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is peanuts. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Thai Cucumber Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 110 calories, with 3 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 300 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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