Thai Cucumber Salad 

This Thai Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly balances sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. It's an ideal side dish to complement grilled meats, Thai curries, or as a light appetizer. The combination of crisp cucumbers, aromatic herbs, and a tangy dressing makes it a delightful addition to any meal.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 3 large cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch slices

• 1 tablespoon salt

• ½ cup white sugar

• ½ cup rice wine vinegar

• 2 medium jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped

• ¼ cup chopped cilantro

• ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts

Directions

1. Toss the cucumber slices with salt in a colander. Let them sit for 30 minutes to drain excess water.

2. Rinse the cucumbers with cold water, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.

3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and rice wine vinegar until the sugar has dissolved.

4. Add the cucumbers, jalapeños, and cilantro to the bowl. Toss to combine.

5. Just before serving, sprinkle the chopped peanuts on top for added crunch.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 245 kcal

• Total Fat: 9g

  • Saturated Fat: 2g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 81mg

• Total Carbohydrate: 38g

  • Dietary Fiber: 3g

  • Sugars: 30g

• Protein: 6g

• Vitamin C: 10mg

• Calcium: 52mg

• Iron: 1mg

• Potassium: 455mg