Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe
This refreshing Thai Cucumber Salad has all the tangy umami flavor you could hope for. Made with crisp cucumbers, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing, it’s a quick and easy side dish that pairs perfectly with all your summer meals.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 99kcal
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce use Red Boat brand for Paleo
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salad:
- 1 lb cucumbers
- 1 medium green onion sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, tamari, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Slice the cucumbers into 1/4 inch thick slices using a sharp knife or a mandolin slicer. Transfer to a bowl and add the green onion.
- Add dressing just before serving and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup (approximately) | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.9g | Protein: 3.3g | Fat: 6.6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1.8g