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.

  • 31 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 0 min
  • Prep time 10 min
  • 4 Servings
  • 8 Ingredients

Cucumber salad

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:

1 tbsp lime juice
16g
1 tbsp vinegar
16g
1/3 cup fish sauce
72g
2 tbsp sugar
30g
2 red hot chili peppers
80g
1 onion
110g
1/2 cup coriander leaves
8g
1 cucumber
400g

Instructions:

1. Chop the Ingredients:
- 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.
2. Combine the Ingredients:
- 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.
3. Add the Coriander:
- Add the chopped coriander leaves to the salad, gently tossing to mix them in evenly.
4. Chill and Serve:
- 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 Size180 grams
Energy
Calories 70kcal4%
Protein
Protein 2.27g2%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 1.39g4%
Sugar 13g13%
Fat
Fat 0.25g0%
Saturated 0.06g0%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 22ug2%
Choline 13mg2%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg5%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg6%
Vitamin B3 0.84mg5%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg15%
Vitamin B9 27ug7%
Vitamin B12 0.09ug4%
Vitamin C 36mg39%
Vitamin E 0.23mg2%
Vitamin K 24ug21%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 33mg3%
Copper, Cu 0.09mg10%
Iron, Fe 0.76mg7%
Magnesium, Mg 55mg13%
Phosphorus, P 44mg4%
Potassium, K 330mg10%
Selenium, Se 2.20ug4%
Sodium, Na 1500mg100%
Zinc, Zn 0.36mg3%
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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