THAI CUCUMBER SALAD Recipe ~ Easy SPICY Lime Cucumber Salad Dressing

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.

Grate the English cucumber into approximately two-inch long strips.

Drain the grated cucumber in a colander for about 30 minutes to remove excess water.

In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, and the juice of 1 lime to make the dressing.

Mix the dressing well and taste for adjustments.

Add 1/4 cup of thinly sliced red onions, 1/4 cup of grated carrots, a handful of garden onions, and the zest of 1 lime to the drained cucumber.

Pour the dressing over the cucumber and vegetable mixture.

Mix everything together to incorporate the dressing evenly.

Refrigerate the salad for about an hour before serving.

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