12/06/2024
🥒 Refresh Your Palate with Thai Cucumber Salad! 🥒
Looking for a light, tangy side dish to complement your meals? This Thai-inspired cucumber salad combines crisp cucumbers, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing for a refreshing bite.
📝 Ingredients:
3 large cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and sliced into ¼-inch pieces
1 tablespoon salt
½ cup white sugar
½ cup rice wine vinegar
2 medium jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup chopped peanuts
👩🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare Cucumbers: Toss cucumber slices with salt in a colander; let them drain in the sink for 30 minutes to remove excess moisture. Rinse with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
2️⃣ Make the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar and rice wine vinegar until the sugar dissolves.
3️⃣ Combine Ingredients: Add the cucumbers, jalapeños, and cilantro to the dressing; toss to combine.
4️⃣ Serve: Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top just before serving for added crunch.
This salad is a delightful balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, perfect for picnics and potlucks. 🥗