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July 9, 2018

Thai Cucumber Salad

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This Thai Cucumber Salad is a perfect low carb summer side dish. Light and easy to make, the spicy Thai dressing will make your tastebuds sing! Paleo and keto friendly too. Instructional video included

Low Carb Paleo Thai Cucumber Salad

 

This easy Thai Cucumber Salad features cucumber noodles made on a spiralizer. I have to tell you, those things are so fun and a must-have for any keto diet.

Also check out this Israeli Salad, it’s another great way to use cucumbers and fresh produce!

A few days ago, I was making lasagna with zucchini and today I am all about the cucumber noodles. You just have to love all the wonderful things you can do with fresh vegetables to replace the old carb-heavy standbys. I will say that working with a spiral vegetable cutter might be the most fun I’ve ever had with a kitchen tool.

I love the way it cuts the cucumber into long, curly slices like this. Of course, you don’t need a spiralizer to make this light, summery low carb salad. You could do just as well with a mandolin or a sharp knife and cut your cucumbers into crosswise slices.

However you decide to do it, this salad is perfect for a summer bbq or backyard get together. You can scale it up and make a whole bunch. Or you can do what I do and just keep it alllllll to yourself.

Cucumber noodles in a pile on a white cutting board

How to make Thai Cucumber Salad

Thai Cucumber Salad is so easy to make, you won’t believe it. It’s almost ridiculously easy. You simply whisk the dressing ingredients together, spiralize your cucumber, and pour the dressing on. Done.

One important tip: don’t add the dressing until you are ready to serve. Salt can draw the water out of vegetables like cucumber and it will end up in a pool at the bottom of your salad bowl. If you toss just prior to serving, the cucumber will stay nice and fresh instead of soggy.

I originally created this recipe for SheKnows.com and it was love at first bite. I adore the spicy flavors of Thai cuisine but I hate that there’s usually so much added sugar. Not to mention the carby noodles and rice that come along with it. But it’s easy to recreate these flavors at home in a healthier way. A little hot chill, some fish sauce, some lime and cilantro and you’ve got it made. If you’re strict Paleo, be sure to use the Red Boat brand fish sauce and coconut aminos.

Hooray for cucumber noodles! You won’t be able to get enough of this low carb Thai Cucumber Salad.

Easy Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe

And if you’re looking for more great low carb salads, try this Gujarati Style Coconut Almond Warm Cabbage Salad from Cotter Crunch. Paleo and Whole 30! Or this delicious Hungarian Cucumber Salad from Kalyn’s Kitchen. Also check out this Thai Chicken and Cucumber Salad from Foodie Crush.

And if you don’t use the corn, this wonderful Grilled Vegetable Salad would be a great keto summer side dish!

4.88 from 8 votes
Easy Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe
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Thai Cucumber Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

This Thai Cucumber Salad is a perfect low carb summer side dish. Light and easy to make, the spicy Thai dressing will make your tastebuds sing! Paleo and keto friendly too.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: keto cucumber salad, thai cucumber salad
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 127 kcal
Ingredients
Dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons fish sauce use Red Boat brand for Paleo
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 6 bird's eye chilies crushed or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad:
  • 2 large cucumbers
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, coconut aminos or soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, chilies or pepper flakes, sesame oil, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Slice cucumbers thinly using a spiral vegetable slicer for noodles or a mandolin slicer for thin cross-wise slices. Transfer to a large bowl and add cilantro.
  3. Add dressing just before serving and toss to combine. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts
Thai Cucumber Salad
Amount Per Serving (1 cup (approximately))
Calories 127 Calories from Fat 75
% Daily Value*
Fat 8.3g13%
Carbohydrates 8.3g3%
Fiber 2.9g12%
Protein 4g8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Popular Posts, Salads Tagged With: cilantro, cucumbers, fish sauce

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Comments

  1. Arlene says

    August 10, 2014 at 9:04 am

    What is your vegetable spiralizer of choice? There are several kinds on the market and I can’t decide which kind to invest in. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      August 10, 2014 at 9:09 am

      I have this one (it’s linked in the blog post too!). http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007Y9WHQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0007Y9WHQ&linkCode=as2&tag=aldaidrabfo05-20

      Reply
  2. Catherine says

    August 10, 2014 at 10:13 am

    Wow! That looks like a work of refreshing art. Perfect!

    Blessings, Catherine

    Reply
  3. Sam says

    August 10, 2014 at 10:18 am

    These cucumbers look amazing! I’ve been thinking about getting a spiralizer and between this and your zucchini lasagna I might be sold!

    Reply
  4. Christine at Cook the Story says

    August 11, 2014 at 8:03 am

    I love the spiralized cucumbers in your salad!

    Reply
  5. Taste of Beirut says

    August 14, 2014 at 8:43 am

    These look beautiful! My daughter introduced me to the spiralizer, and we love it! Haven’t thought of using cucumber, though.

    Reply
  6. Dogmom of two says

    July 10, 2018 at 9:57 am

    I love cucumbers but have a fish and shellfish allergy. What could I use as a substitute for the fish sauce?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      July 10, 2018 at 3:59 pm

      Hmmm, not sure there is anything out there like fish sauce so just skip it!

      Reply
  7. Debbie Hilliard says

    July 11, 2018 at 10:03 am

    4 stars
    This is a great salad! Very similar to a recipe my daughter-in-law, who is Chinese, shared with me – only she never uses a recipe. She doesn’t use fish sauce and so I don’t either and it is good – just don’t leave out the sesame oil!

    Reply
  8. Brad Dawkins says

    July 15, 2018 at 4:05 pm

    Carolyn: I have both toasted sesame oil, and regular untoasted sesame oil (which I use to make homemade mayo). I am tempted to use the toasted sesame oil in this recipe, but I am wondering if you did not use toasted oil for a reason?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      July 15, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      it would be fine.

      Reply
  9. R says

    July 23, 2018 at 6:34 pm

    5 stars
    This will be a new favorite. Delicious! Thank you

    Reply
  10. Brenda says

    August 12, 2018 at 7:06 pm

    5 stars
    I eat ALOT of cucumber salads during the summer – what a great recipe!!

    Reply
  11. Beth Klosterboer says

    March 23, 2019 at 9:08 am

    5 stars
    Cucumber salad is the best! I cant wait to try this recipe!!

    Reply
  12. Kimberly says

    March 23, 2019 at 4:35 pm

    5 stars
    So refreshing and flavorful, thanks for sharing this recipe!

    Reply
  13. Suzy says

    March 23, 2019 at 8:24 pm

    5 stars
    Love how simple and delicious this is!

    Reply
  14. Julie says

    March 23, 2019 at 8:29 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so refreshing! Can’t wait to make it.

    Reply
  15. Jamielyn Nye says

    March 23, 2019 at 11:07 pm

    So fresh and flavorful! Love this cucumber salad!

    Reply
  16. Emilie says

    June 18, 2019 at 5:00 pm

    5 stars
    I paired this with last nights salmon (served cold). It was so delicious and the perfect lunch on a hot summers day!

    Reply

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