10-Minute Asian Cucumber Salad
Tangy lime, a little heat, fresh herbs, and crunchy peanuts make it the perfect side dish for noodles, grilled meats, or rice bowls.
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Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 2 Cucumber large
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Fish Sauce
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 tsp Rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Chili flakes or to taste
- 1/2 tsp Sesame oil toasted
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Cilantro fresh, chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh mint chopped
- 2 tbsp Crushed peanuts roasted
- 2 tbsp Red Onion thinly sliced, optional
Instructions
Prepare the cucumbers
- Slice the cucumbers thinly into rounds using a mandolin if available. If using thicker cucumbers, you can halve them lengthwise first.
Make the dressing
- In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, honey, rice vinegar, chili flakes, and sesame oil.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Toss the salad
- Add cucumbers to the mixing bowl along with cilantro, mint, crushed peanuts, and red onion if using.
- Pour the dressing over the top and toss until everything is well coated.
Finish and serve
- Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes so the cucumbers absorb the dressing.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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