Thai Cucumber Salad

Submitted by susie cooks

"This is from Good Housekeeping. Sound great and so easy!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 2-3 cups

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt, to taste
• 1 seedless cucumber, unpeeled and thinly sliced crosswise
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon sliced basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon minced cilantro leaf
• 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts

directions

1. In serving bowl, whisk togethe lime juice, sugar, crushed red pepper and salt (about 1/4 teaspoon).
2. Just before serving, add cucmber, chives, basil, and cilantro, stir to combine. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.

Reviews

[JeriBinNC]

I really liked this refreshing salad. I made a few changes: I added a tablespoon of rice wine vinegar, and I left out the chives, cilantro, and peanuts (didn't have any of those on hand). It was crispy and delicious--a wonderful accompaniment to a spicy Thai dish.

 

[Demandy]

This was spicy! Too much for me but the guests at the BBQ loved it. I used thai basil and it made a big difference, giving a little licorice flavor.

 

[BakinBaby]

Made for ZWT. I used regular cukes, but seeded it otherwise made as recipe instructed. Next time I'll omit the peanuts, I tasted the salad before adding the peanuts and liked it better. Thanks for a nice crisp and spicy salad.

 

[evelynathens]

The kids and I enjoyed this very much with our lunch today. Everything blended together well and made for a nice, bright flavour. Thanks!

 

[bigbadbrenda]

Nice flavours and the cucumber stayed crisp. Add the peanuts at the end I forgot and they were mush. Thanks for posting Made for zwt6 for the Xtra Hot Dishes