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Fresh Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe with Easy Peanut Lime Crunch

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A fresh, spicy, and addictive Thai-inspired cucumber salad featuring a tangy peanut lime crunch topping. Quick and easy to prepare, perfect as a light snack or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small carrot, julienned or shredded (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped (a handful)
  • Fresh Thai basil or mint leaves (optional)
  • 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp lime zest
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or red chili flakes
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
  • 1 tbsp honey or palm sugar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small red chili, finely chopped (optional)
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil like vegetable or grapeseed

Instructions

  1. Wash and thinly slice the English cucumbers. Peel if desired. Thinly slice the red onion; soak in cold water for 5 minutes if a milder bite is preferred, then drain.
  2. Julienne or shred the carrot if using. Roughly chop cilantro and optional herbs.
  3. Roughly chop roasted peanuts. In a small bowl, mix peanuts with lime zest, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of sea salt. Set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce), honey, minced garlic, finely chopped chili, and oil until honey dissolves and mixture is well combined. Adjust sweetness or acidity to taste.
  5. In a medium bowl, combine cucumbers, red onion, carrot, and herbs. Pour dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly.
  6. Just before serving, sprinkle the peanut lime crunch generously over the salad to maintain crunch.

Notes

Keep the peanut lime crunch separate until serving to maintain crunch. If using regular cucumbers, scoop out seeds to avoid sogginess. Adjust chili and cayenne pepper to control heat level. Let salad rest 10 minutes for flavors to meld or serve immediately for extra crunch.

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Keywords: Thai cucumber salad, spicy cucumber salad, peanut lime crunch, fresh salad, quick salad, easy Thai recipe, healthy salad, gluten-free salad, vegetarian salad

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