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Cucumber Salad with Thai Chiles and Peanuts

Name: Cucumber Salad with Thai Chiles and Peanuts
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 Thai chiles, thinly sliced; 1 small garlic clove, finely grated; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 3 English cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick; 1 cup packed cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup salted roasted peanuts; 1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced; Kosher salt

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For this refreshing salad, crisp cucumbers and aromatic cilantro are tossed in a tangy dressing made with lime juice, fish sauce, and fiery Thai chiles.

By

Justin Chapple

Updated on November 2, 2022

Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts — Photo: © Heather Chontos

Total Time:

20 mins

Yield:

4 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 Thai chiles, thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, finely grated
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 English cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced crosswise 1/4-inch thick
1 cup packed cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup salted roasted peanuts
1/2 small red onion, very thinly sliced
Kosher salt

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice with the fish sauce, sugar, chiles, garlic, and oil. In a large bowl, toss the cucumbers, cilantro, peanuts, and onion. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and serve right away.