Name: Sesame Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: ⅓ cup rice vinegar ($0.65*); 2 Tbsp granulated sugar ($0.04); ½ tsp toasted sesame oil ($0.06); ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes ($0.01); ½ tsp salt ($0.04); 2 large cucumbers ($1.56); 3 green onions ($0.32); ¼ cup peanuts (chopped, $0.20)

Sesame Cucumber Salad

This Thai Cucumber Salad is a quick, refreshing side dish with crisp cucumbers, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, green onions, and crunchy peanuts.

15 min total 15 min prep 6 69 cal

Ingredients

6 serv.

⅓ cup rice vinegar ($0.65*)
2 Tbsp granulated sugar ($0.04)
½ tsp toasted sesame oil ($0.06)
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes ($0.01)
½ tsp salt ($0.04)
2 large cucumbers ($1.56)
3 green onions ($0.32)
¼ cup peanuts (chopped, $0.20)

Instructions

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1 In a small bowl, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, crushed red pepper, and salt. Set the dressing aside.
2 Peel and slice the cucumber using your favorite method (see photos below for my technique). Place the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl.
3 Chop the peanuts into smaller pieces. Slice the green onions.
4 Add the peanuts, green onions, and dressing to the sliced cucumbers. Stir to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat. Give the salad a brief stir before serving to redistribute the dressing and flavors.