Refreshing Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts and Chili-Lime Dressing

This Thai Cucumber Salad is a crisp, refreshing side dish packed with bold flavors—sweet, sour, spicy, and salty. It features thin-sliced cucumbers, red onions, and chopped peanuts tossed in a tangy chili-lime dressing. Perfect as a side for Thai curries, grilled meats, or as a light snack!

Ingredients

• 2 large cucumbers (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 small red onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1–2 teaspoons sugar (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to spice level)
• 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts (chopped)
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes until sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the thinly sliced cucumbers and red onion to a large bowl.
3. Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss to coat well.
4. Chill for 10–15 minutes for best flavor.
5. Top with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro before serving.