Thai Cucumber Salad (By Roz)

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Thai Cucumber Salad (By Roz)
45 min.
6
179kcal

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This Thai Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect as a side or even a main course. With a blend of fresh cucumbers, spicy jalapenos, tangy lime, and crunchy peanuts, it's a true explosion of flavors and textures. The dressing, a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty, brings everything together. The best part? You can customize it to your taste by adding more of your favorite ingredients. Serve it with a platter of add-ins like lime slices, red pepper flakes, and Thai sweet chili sauce, and let your guests create their own perfect bite.

This salad is not just a treat for your taste buds, but also a nutritious delight. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it's a healthy option that doesn't compromise on flavor. The cucumbers provide a refreshing crunch, while the herbs and spices add a kick that will keep you coming back for more. It's a simple dish with complex flavors that will impress both your taste buds and your guests.

Whether you're a Thai cuisine enthusiast or just looking for a unique salad to add to your repertoire, this Thai Cucumber Salad is a must-try. Easy to prepare and incredibly flavorful, it will transport you to the vibrant streets of Thailand with every bite. So, get ready to fall in love with this delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon cilantro leaves chopped
  •  cucumber cubed seeded sliced canned (you can also peel them if you like)
  • 0.5  jalapeno seeded finely chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lime freshly squeezed
  •  lime zest 
  • 0.3 cup onion white red chopped
  • servings pepper red
  • 0.5 cup rice vinegar 
  • 0.5 cup chop roasted peanuts unsalted dry finely
  • teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons sesame oil 
  • tablespoon soya sauce 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • tablespoon thai chile 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper white

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Blend all the dressing ingredients together.
    2. Mix in all of the chopped vegetables, herb, and peanuts (if you want the peanuts).
    3. Add more of any of the flavors that you prefer, which is the true Thai way.
    4. Garnish each plate with cilantro leaves and sliced limes.
    5. Serve with a patter of add-ins:Lime slices, red pepper flakes, chopped cilantro, chopped peanuts, Thai sweet chili sauce, sugar, salt, etc. for your guests to add more of their favorite flavors.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories179kcal
    Protein9.51%
    Fat54.58%
    Carbs35.91%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    45.52
    Glycemic Load
    6.49
    Inflammation Score
    -6
    Nutrition Score
    7.8960869565217%

    Flavonoids

    Eriodictyol
    0.11mg
    Hesperetin
    5.25mg
    Naringenin
    0.4mg
    Apigenin
    0.04mg
    Luteolin
    0.11mg
    Isorhamnetin
    0.33mg
    Kaempferol
    0.04mg
    Myricetin
    0.03mg
    Quercetin
    1.88mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:178.83kcal
    8.94%
    Fat:11.4g
    17.54%
    Saturated Fat:1.7g
    10.61%
    Carbohydrates:16.88g
    5.63%
    Net Carbohydrates:13.87g
    5.04%
    Sugar:11.24g
    12.49%
    Cholesterol:0mg
    0%
    Sodium:642.55mg
    27.94%
    Protein:4.47g
    8.93%
    Manganese:0.42mg
    20.83%
    Vitamin C:15.85mg
    19.21%
    Vitamin A:719.35IU
    14.39%
    Fiber:3.01g
    12.04%
    Vitamin B3:2.26mg
    11.32%
    Vitamin E:1.57mg
    10.48%
    Vitamin K:10.85µg
    10.33%
    Magnesium:41.27mg
    10.32%
    Vitamin B6:0.18mg
    9.19%
    Potassium:299.94mg
    8.57%
    Copper:0.17mg
    8.38%
    Phosphorus:83.38mg
    8.34%
    Folate:30.82µg
    7.7%
    Iron:0.98mg
    5.44%
    Vitamin B5:0.49mg
    4.88%
    Vitamin B2:0.08mg
    4.86%
    Vitamin B1:0.07mg
    4.48%
    Zinc:0.66mg
    4.38%
    Calcium:36.82mg
    3.68%
    Selenium:1.95µg
    2.79%
    Source:Foodista