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Thai cucumber peanut salad with sliced cucumbers, red onion, crushed peanuts, cilantro, and red chilies on a white plate
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Thai Cucumber Peanut Salad

Deliciously fresh and spicy (or not, just use less spice) crunchy Thai cucumber salad!

Prep
15 min
Cook
—
Total
15 min
Serves
4
Style
💰 Everyday

Deliciously fresh and spicy (or not—just use less spice!) crunchy Thai cucumber salad!

Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 2 English cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/3 cup salted roasted peanuts
  • 1 Thai chili or jalapeno, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 TBSP sugar
  • 1 1/2 TBSP fish sauce
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 2 TBSP vegetable oil
  • 1 garlic clove, pressed
  • 1/2 tsp Sambal Oelek, or more to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep and combine vegetables

    Place the cucumbers, onions, cilantro, peanuts, and jalapeño/chiles in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Whisk the dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, honey, vegetable oil, garlic, and Sambal Oelek until well combined.

  3. 3

    Toss and serve

    Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss everything together. Serve right away and enjoy!

FAQ

Can I make Thai cucumber peanut salad ahead of time?+
You can prep the vegetables and make the dressing separately up to 4 hours ahead, but don't toss them together until just before serving—the cucumbers will release water and make the salad soggy if it sits dressed for too long.
What can I use instead of fish sauce in this recipe?+
You can substitute soy sauce or tamari in equal amounts for a vegetarian version, though you'll lose some of the authentic umami depth—add a splash of extra lime juice to compensate.
How do I make this salad less spicy?+
Simply reduce or skip the Sambal Oelek and use a milder chili like a poblano instead of Thai chili, or remove the chili seeds before slicing to dial down the heat significantly.
Is this salad good for meal prep?+
Yes, keep the components separate in containers for up to 3 days—store the dressed cucumber mixture in one container and the peanuts separately so they stay crispy, then combine them right before eating.

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