Thai Cucumber Salad
A crisp, refreshing salad with cucumber, bean sprouts, and herbs tossed in a tangy lime-fish sauce dressing, topped with peanuts and sesame seeds.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 80
- Protein
- 3g
lightrefreshingThaiveganvegetariangluten-freedairy-freeplant-based
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumber
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 3 stalks green onions
- 2 medium lime
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- 1
Slice the 2 cucumbers into thin half-moons and place in a large bowl with the 1 cup bean sprouts and 3 sliced green onions.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk the juice of 2 limes, 2 tbsp fish sauce, and 1 tbsp sugar until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute.
- 3
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well. Let sit for 5 minutes so the flavors meld.
- 4
Top with chopped peanuts, fresh mint or basil, and sesame seeds if you have them. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
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