Cucumber Peanut Salad Recipe
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Cucumber Peanut Salad

By: RADHIKA GHATAGE 
"Easy to make Indian salad."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (34)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and diced
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 dried red chile pepper
  • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Mix together salt and cucumber, and allow to drain in a colander for ten minutes to release water. Pat dry, and place in a medium size bowl.
  2. Melt butter in a small saucepan, and stir in cumin and chili pepper.
  3. Add peanuts, lemon juice, sugar, and melted butter to cucumber, and stir together. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 165 | Total Fat: 12.8g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2004 by KARMABREEZE   view full review
Cool and sweet, with a mild chili kick, and the cumin adds the twist that makes this recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2006 by Wende   view full review
Strange dish. Don't use butter-- sub olive or other oil. When you mix the buttery cumin and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2005 by Lisa Hallie   view full review
This is a wonderful summer salad, and is great with Indian food. I added very small amounts...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2006 by MUSIC_MINX   view full review
I really cannot praise this highly enough. An unexpected lovely flavor fest. Used 1/4 tsp....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2006 by becky g   view full review
We really like this salad. I use olive oil, and have used a variety of nuts. The longer it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2005 by BREEZES127   view full review
Very nice, I used a seedless cucumber and added a bit more nuts. Thanks Radhika!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2004 by IBNSHISHA   view full review
I used 2 small Japanese cucumbers and 3 tablespoons of chopped almonds when I made this. It...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2005 by Christina   view full review
A great salad!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2004 by MARINSTARR   view full review
I thought this was awesome! I am a huge fan of cucumbers and peanuts, so this hit the spot. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2007 by Diana G.   view full review
olive oil instead of butter & refrigerate!

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