Description
A bright, lime‑infused salad blending crisp cucumbers, red onion, and fresh cilantro with a Tangy Thai dressing. Quick to assemble and ideal as a refreshing side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 Thai chilies (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons Thai Red fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 tablespoon warm water
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers into thin half‑moons using a sharp paring knife.
- Thinly slice red onion and drain excess moisture.
- Finely chop Thai chilies, removing seeds if desired.
- Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, warm water, and minced garlic until sugar fully dissolves.
- Gently fold dressing over cucumbers, onions, chilies, and cilantro for even coating.
- Toss in toasted sesame seeds; reserve dressing until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai