Cucumber salad
Fresh and zesty cucumber salad bursting with vibrant flavors! This easy recipe combines crisp cucumber, tangy lime juice, savory fish sauce, and a hint of heat from red hot chili peppers. Perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish.
- 20 May 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 4 Servings
- 8 Ingredients
Cucumber salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish perfect for a light side, appetizer, or snack. It's a harmony of flavors combining tangy lime juice, pungent vinegar, savory fish sauce, sweet sugar, and spicy chili peppers, topped with fresh coriander leaves. It's quick to make and offers a delightful crunch with every bite.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Finely slice the red hot chili peppers. Be cautious and consider wearing gloves to avoid contact with the chili oils.
- Thinly slice the onion.
- Wash and finely chop the coriander leaves.
- Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons or bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumber, sliced onion, and chopped chili peppers.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the mixture and toss to thoroughly coat the vegetables.
- Add the chopped coriander leaves to the salad, gently tossing to mix them in evenly.
- Let the salad sit for about 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For a cooler, more refreshing salad, you can refrigerate it for an hour before serving.
Tips:
- For an extra crunch, consider adding some toasted peanuts or cashews on top.
- Marinate the cucumber slices in the dressing for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- If you prefer a milder salad, remove the seeds from the chili peppers before chopping.
- Thinly slice the onion to ensure it doesn’t overpower the delicate cucumber flavor.
- Use fresh coriander leaves for the best taste and aroma; dried coriander can alter the intended flavor profile.
This cucumber salad is not only easy to prepare, but also nutritious and flavorful. The combination of fresh ingredients ensures a healthy and satisfying side dish that can complement any meal. Don't hesitate to experiment with the ingredients to match your personal taste preferences.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 180 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 70kcal | 4% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 2.27g | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 16g | 5% |
| Fiber 1.39g | 4% |
| Sugar 13g | 13% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 0.25g | 0% |
| Saturated 0.06g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 22ug | 2% |
| Choline 13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 0.06mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 0.07mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 0.84mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 0.25mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B9 27ug | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 0.09ug | 4% |
| Vitamin C 36mg | 39% |
| Vitamin E 0.23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K 24ug | 21% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 33mg | 3% |
| Copper, Cu 0.09mg | 10% |
| Iron, Fe 0.76mg | 7% |
| Magnesium, Mg 55mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus, P 44mg | 4% |
| Potassium, K 330mg | 10% |
| Selenium, Se 2.20ug | 4% |
| Sodium, Na 1500mg | 100% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.36mg | 3% |
| Water | |
| Water 160g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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