by Amy Brinkley 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!
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.
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.
How to Make Thai Cucumber Salad
- 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.
- Toss the salad ingredients. In a large bowl, toss the sliced cucumbers, peanuts and green onions.
- Drizzle with the dressing and toss again to combine and coat evenly.
Delicious Additions
- Chopped avocado
- Seeded and diced jalapeno
- Shredded carrots
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Enjoy!
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!
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
- ⅓ 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.
