Quick Thai Peanut Cucumber Salad
A quick and easy Thai-inspired cucumber salad with a creamy peanut dressing, perfect for a healthy snack or light meal. Ready in just 5 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons creamy or chunky peanut butter (natural, no added sugar or salt)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup/agave for vegan)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- A handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Wash and dry 2 medium English cucumbers. Slice thinly into rounds about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Peel half if desired for texture balance.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons peanut butter, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Add minced garlic and red chili flakes if using. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Add 1-2 teaspoons warm water if dressing is too thick.
- Add sliced cucumbers to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly without drowning the cucumbers.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro and roasted peanuts over the salad. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for best freshness. Optionally chill for 10-15 minutes but avoid making too far ahead to prevent sogginess.
Notes
Use fresh, firm English cucumbers for best texture. Whisk peanut butter thoroughly to avoid lumps. Add peanuts just before serving to keep crunch. Prepare salad just before serving to avoid sogginess. Dressing can be loosened with warm water if too thick. Lime juice freshness is key to bright flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
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