Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe- How to Make Thai Cucumber Salad

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Soy sauce is easier to find and offers a similar umami flavor.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: almonds

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option while maintaining crunch.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice can substitute lime for a similar tang.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with a different flavor profile.

Combine rice vinegar, fish sauce, lime juice, and canola oil to make the dressing.

Add honey, red pepper flakes, and sugar to the dressing and whisk until well combined.

Using a mandolin, cut the cucumber into strips.

Combine the cucumber, red onion, and scallions in a bowl.

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and mix until well coated.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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