Asian Cucumber Thai Salad
Description
A sweet and tangy cold cucumber salad has Thai-inspired flavors of cilantro, fresh mint, and peanuts.
Ingredients
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1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
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1/3 cup white sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 pounds cucumbers - halved, seeded, and sliced
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1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
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2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
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1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
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2 sprigs fresh mint sprigs
Directions
1
Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, coriander, red pepper flakes, and salt in a salad bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and chopped mint, and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to blend the flavors.
2
Before serving, toss again with chopped peanuts, and garnish with sprigs of fresh mint.