Thai Cucumber Tomato Salad

38 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 45 min

“This is a delicious light summer salad that is a little on the sweet side rather than than the tangy-vinegary side.” - by Sherriel

Ingredients

1 large cucumber
2 tomatoes, seeded and cut into wedges
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped peanuts (optional)

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Peel the cucumber in stripes lengthwise with a vegetable peeler, alternating skinned stripes with peel for a decorative effect. Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, and then thinly slice. Place the cucumber in a salad bowl with the tomato and red onion, and mix together.
Pour the rice vinegar and lime juice into a separate bowl, and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad;mix, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the cilantro and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
68 cal
3%

Fat
3.3 g
5%

Carbs
8.7 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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maggy_t

Sep. 1, 2009

"This is a great recipe. I made a few changes because I didn't have all of the ingredients. I put in unrefined cane sugar instead of the white sugar, and I used dried coriander instead of the fresh cil..." See moreantro. I think what made the recipe special, was the peanuts. It gives the salad this extra bite!"

SunnyByrd

May. 25, 2010

"We had a super spicy red curry tonight - and this salad was a great cool-down! I added a little more sugar, otherwise made as written. Thanks for the recipe! :)..." See more"

Maggixial

Feb. 23, 2011

"I followed the recipe exactly. I did not add peanuts since I'm not a huge fan. There's a very mild flavor but it's extremely fresh tasting. I'd make this again for sure. Maybe next time I will use hal..." See moreved cherry tomatoes and chop the cukes into cubes."

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