Asian Cucumber Thai Salad

This refreshing salad goes well with fish or chicken. It makes any heavy meal feel lighter with its crisp, light flavors — definitely a favorite in our family.

Original recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 pounds cucumbers – halved, seeded, and sliced
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
fresh mint sprigs

PREP

20 mins
READY IN

1 hr 20 mins

Directions

Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, coriander, red pepper flakes, and salt in a salad bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and chopped mint, and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to blend the flavors.
Before serving, toss again with chopped peanuts, and garnish with sprigs of fresh mint.