Thai Cucumber Salad

Thai Cucumber Salad

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by Published: Jul 31, 2020 Updated: Apr 21, 2021

This sweet, tangy and spicy cucumber salad is a flavorful and healthy side dish. The best part is that it’s prepared in just 10 minutes!

Overhead view of Thai cucumber salad in a white bowl by a pair of chopsticks.

This simple side dish has a delicious Thai-inspired spin on traditional cucumber salad using ingredients that are easy to find. It’s always a welcomed variation!

I LOVE a good cucumber salad, especially during the hot summer months. I enjoy them year-round because they’re so easy to prepare and are a perfect side with just about any main dish.

Overhead view of bowls of ingredients for Thai cucumber salad.

Ingredients Notes

  • Cucumbers – I use a large English cucumber for this recipe. You’ll need about 4 cups of sliced cucumbers. I choose to leave them unpeeled but you can also peel them if you prefer.
  • Green onions – Use the green and white parts of the onion. Can be substituted with sliced red onion.
  • Rice vinegar – Typically found in the international aisle of the grocery store.
  • Hoisin sauce – A thick, sweet and salty sauce that is typically found in the international aisle of the grocery store.
  • Crushed red pepper – Increase or decrease the amount to suit your personal taste.
Overhead view of a bowl of cucumbers, onions and peanuts beside a bowl of dressing.

How to Make Thai Cucumber Salad

  1. Prepare the dressing. Simply whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or large measuring cup. Set aside while you’re preparing the other ingredients.
  2. Toss the salad ingredients. In a large bowl, toss the sliced cucumbers, peanuts and green onions.
  3. Drizzle with the dressing and toss again to combine and coat evenly.
Overhead view of cucumber peanut salad in a bowl with wooden salad servers.

Delicious Additions

  • Chopped avocado
  • Seeded and diced jalapeno
  • Shredded carrots
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
Front view of Thai cucumber salad in a white bowl on a white surface.

Enjoy!

Overhead view of cucumber salad in a white bowl by a pair of chopsticks.

Thai Cucumber Salad

This cucumber salad with crunchy peanuts in a sweet, tangy and spicy Thai-inspired dressing is full of bold, vibrant flavors.  An easy 10-minute side dish!

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Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: Thai

Keyword: thai cucumber salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the dressing: 

  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

For the salad:

  • 1 large English cucumber washed and thinly sliced (about 4 cups sliced)
  • ½ cup sliced green onions about 2 green onions – green and white parts
  • cup chopped salted peanuts

Instructions

  • Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until combined.  Set aside.  

  • Place sliced cucumbers, green onions and peanuts in a medium bowl and gently toss to combine. 

  • Drizzle with dressing and toss again to combine and coat with dressing.

  • Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Notes

  • I prefer this served within a few hours of preparing, but it can be made and served up to 24 hours in advance.
  • Increase or decrease the amount of crushed red pepper according to your personal taste.
  • Delicious additions include chopped avocado, seeded and diced jalapeno, shredded carrots and chopped fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg

If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

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