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Fresh Thai Cucumber Salad with Creamy Peanut Lime Dressing

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A refreshing Thai-inspired cucumber salad featuring a creamy, tangy peanut lime dressing, perfect for summer and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • ½ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional)
  • 2–3 tablespoons warm water
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers thoroughly. Using a sharp knife, slice them thinly into rounds about ⅛ inch (3 mm) thick. Place the slices in a medium bowl.
  2. Peel and slice the red onion as thinly as possible. Add the sliced onion to the bowl with cucumbers.
  3. Roughly chop the cilantro and mint leaves, discarding thick stems. Sprinkle over the cucumber and onion mixture.
  4. In a small bowl or jar, combine creamy peanut butter, fresh lime juice, soy sauce, honey, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes if using. Whisk or shake until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons warm water and whisk again, adding more water as necessary to reach a pourable consistency.
  5. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all slices evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Just before serving, sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts over the top for added crunch and texture.

Notes

Slice cucumbers as thin as possible without bruising for best crunch. If preparing ahead, keep dressing separate and combine just before serving to avoid sogginess. Warm water helps emulsify the dressing smoothly. For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup and soy sauce with tamari. Add red pepper flakes or fresh chili for extra heat.

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