Asian Cucumber Thai Salad Recipe
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Asian Cucumber Thai Salad

By: Kris10 in CA 
"This refreshing salad goes well with fish or chicken. It makes any heavy meal feel lighter with its crisp, light flavors -- definitely a favorite in our family."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (30)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds cucumbers - halved, seeded, and sliced
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Directions

  1. Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, coriander, red pepper flakes, and salt in a salad bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and chopped mint, and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to blend the flavors.
  2. Before serving, toss again with chopped peanuts, and garnish with sprigs of fresh mint.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 169 | Total Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by LIZCANCOOK   view full review
I was missing the tomatoes but otherwise made the recipe as written. Delicious. I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by JAYLEN   view full review
we make this recipe now every time we have thai food. perfect balance for a spicy dish!!!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2011 by MattyHam   view full review
we went a little lighter on the sugar...but this recipe is simply awesome!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2009 by marljong Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very authentic! I modified it for my taste; used 1/4 cup sugar, increased the vinegar, 2 tbsp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2010 by luv2bme   view full review
I used 3 regular sized cucumbers and it still made a large bowl. I might swap the cilantro for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2009 by Liz S   view full review
Really great recipe and really easy! I just threw everything together and let it sit for about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2011 by RastaFairyAnn Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
A good choice for school projects. Flavors are different but not scary. Easy for kids to make....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2010 by ajschueler   view full review
My husband enjoyed this spin on a cucumber salad we enjoy. The mint and the hint of spice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2009 by Jes   view full review
Amazing! I used 2 medium cucumbers, substituted a yellow onion, one serrano pepper, added 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2009 by KIMAR   view full review
I think next time I'll omit the cilantro as it was strong and seemed to distract from the...

 

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