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This Thai Cucumber Salad is a refreshing addition to any meal. Crisp cucumbers combine perfectly with a tangy sweet dressing to make this vibrant and crunchy side dish.
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Thai Cucumber Salad is one of my favorite sides to whip up when I’m serving hot or spicy Thai or Asian cuisine. It’s the perfect balance of cool and crunch next to dishes that are heavier or more spicy. I love to make this Thai cucumber salad recipe when I’m making our delicious Thai Chicken Skewers with Cucumber Yogurt Dip, a delicious recipe that came from our friend from India. The cool, crunchy cucumber salad balances out the spicy flavor of the chicken. Serve it alongside spicy cuisine for a main course, take it along on picnics, or make for a fun appetizer. This recipe is easy to make ahead of time, and always has a refreshing taste.
Ingredients to Make Thai Cucumber Salad
English cucumbers – These are more crisp and have a thinner skin than regular cucumbers. They are perfect for this salad.
Cilantro – Fresh chopped cilantro is a must
Dressing – The dressing for this is so simple, just rice wine vinegar, a splash of water, and a little sugar and salt.
How to Make Thai Cucumber Salad
Thai cucumber salad ingredients are easy to find and this recipe comes together with just a few simple steps. It’s truly a fun twist to a regular green salad and can be paired with so many main dishes. Here’s all you need to do:
- Start with two good sized English cucumbers. Slice each cucumber in half and remove the seeds down the center. I find that it’s easiest to just use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. See the helpful photos below. Then slice the cucumbers and add to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine some fresh cilantro (about two tablespoons), some rice vinegar, a couple tablespoons of water, a tablespoon of sugar and a little kosher salt to taste. Give the mixture a good whisk.
- Next, pour the sauce over the fresh cucumbers and toss to combine everything together. I always cover the salad with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the fridge until it’s time to serve.
Thai Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- ⅓ cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber in half and remove the seeds down the center.
- Slice both whole cucumbers and set aside.
- Whisk remaining ingredients in a bowl.
- Stir in the cucumbers and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- sliced red onions
- sesame seeds
- peanuts
- fresh mint
- fresh ginger
- garlic
- lime juice
- red pepper flakes
Nutrition Information
Additional Salad Ingredients
With this Asian cucumber salad, it’s simple enough that you can add all sorts of yummy ingredients that you think your family would like. Sometimes I’ll add some sliced red onions, some sesame seeds or even a handful of peanuts for extra texture and flavor. Fresh herbs are also delicious in this recipe. You can add a little bit of fresh mint, fresh ginger, a little zest of garlic or even a splash of fresh lime juice. If you like it a bit on the spicier side, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or chili flakes. You can also add a drizzle of chili oil.
What to Serve with Cucumber Salad
When I make this cucumber salad I like to serve it alongside our yummy chicken satay skewers or our delicious Grilled Coconut Curry Chicken. It’s also a refreshing side to our spicy Chicken Massaman Curry. Any spicy dish pairs beautifully with this clean, crisp and cool cucumber salad.
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More Refreshing Salad Ideas
If you’re looking for a refreshing side to serve your friends and family, try some of these light, fragrant and easy salad recipes.
What serving size are the nutrition facts based on, no size or number of servings that I can find.
Thank you for asking. There are 6 servings per recipe.