Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe
This refreshing Thai Cucumber Salad is a quick and easy side dish that combines crisp cucumbers with a tangy and slightly spicy dressing made from rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red Thai chile peppers. Perfect as a light appetizer or accompaniment to your favorite Asian-inspired meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 medium red Thai chile pepper, finely chopped
Salad
- 1 large English cucumber, spiral cut or sliced
- 2 medium shallots, finely diced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and finely chopped red Thai chile pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the sugar dissolves and the ingredients are well blended.
- Mix the vegetables: In another small bowl, combine the spiral-cut or sliced cucumber, finely diced shallots, and red pepper flakes. Use a wooden spoon to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Combine and chill: Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss well to ensure the cucumbers are evenly coated with the flavorful dressing. Place the salad in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter and enjoy as a crisp, tangy side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can add toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- Using English cucumbers maintains a mild, less seedy texture; you can substitute with regular cucumbers if necessary.
- For a vegan and gluten-free dish, ensure the sugar and sesame oil brands used comply with dietary needs.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
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