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.
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 10 min
Ingredients:
1 tbsp lime juice1 tbsp vinegar
1/3 cup fish sauce
2 tbsp sugar
2 red hot chili peppers
1 onion
1/2 cup coriander leaves
1 cucumber
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.
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 per serving
4 ServingsCalories 70kcal
Protein 2.27g
Carbohydrates 16g
Fiber 1.39g
Sugar 13g
Fat 0.25g
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