Thai Cucumber Salad With Roasted Peanuts Recipes

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH ROASTED PEANUTS AND CHILE

Easy to assemble but far from basic, this cucumber salad delivers a riot of flavors and textures with snappy cucumbers, velvety peanut sauce, crunchy cilantro-peanut topping and zingy chile oil. The details make all the difference: First, salting the cucumbers mutes the fruit's subtly bitter notes while heightening flavor. Next, the simple peanut sauce adds richness to the cool cucumbers. (Make a large batch and store it in the fridge to drizzle over vegetables, chicken and salads.) Finally, a flurry of finely chopped peanuts, cilantro and red-pepper flakes gets dusted over the salad in layers to disperse flavor.

Provided by Sue Li

Categories dinner, easy, quick, snack, weeknight, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Steps:

Toss cucumbers with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a colander. Set aside to drain.
Chop peanuts, cilantro and red-pepper flakes together until very fine. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Add up to 1 tablespoon water, if needed to thin mixture. Transfer salted cucumbers to the bowl with dressing and toss to coat.
To serve, place half the cucumber salad on the plate, sprinkle with half the peanut mixture. Repeat with the remaining cucumber salad and peanut mixture. Drizzle with chile oil, if using, and serve immediately.

Ingredients

6 Persian cucumbers (about 1 pound), cut lengthwise into thin spears, then cut crosswise into 2-inch pieces
Kosher salt
1/4 cup salted, roasted peanuts
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
3 tablespoons natural unsalted peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 small garlic clove, grated
Chile oil, store-bought or homemade, for serving (optional)

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.

Provided by Kris10 in CA

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 299 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

Ingredients

⅓ cup distilled white vinegar
⅓ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
2 pounds cucumbers - halved, seeded, and sliced
½ cup finely chopped red onion
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts
2 sprigs fresh mint sprigs

THAI SALAD WITH PEANUT DRESSING

This Thai salad is very fresh and flavorful. The peanut garnish adds a satisfying crunch. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Steps:

In a large bowl, toss salad greens and next 7 ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients. Add to salad mixture and toss to coat. Divide mixture between four plates; top with peanuts and jalapenos if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ingredients

2 cups spring mix salad greens
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 small napa cabbage, shredded
1 small cucumber, sliced
1 small red onion, julienned
2 small carrots, shredded
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons hot water
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
Jalapeno pepper slices, optional

SPICY CUCUMBER SALAD WITH PEANUTS

Try this Thai-inspired salad with chicken or fish. The sugar in the dressing balances the heat of the red pepper. From Cooking Light. (Prep time doesn't include 1 hour for cucumber to drain).

Provided by appleydapply

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Steps:

Place the cucumber slices in a colander; sprinkle with salt. Toss well. Drain 1 hour.
Place cucumber slices on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 5 minutes, pressing down occasionally. Rinse and pat dry.
Note: Salting the cucumber removes moisture so they'll be more crisp in the salad.
Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook until reduced to 1/3 cup (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat; cool. Stir in onion.
Combine cucumbers and vinegar reduction in a medium bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with peanuts.

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons minced red onions
1 tablespoon chopped dry roasted peanuts