What is Thai Summer Cucumber Salad?
– Cucumber cubes with a zesty blend of ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, chillies, and sugar, offering a refreshing mix of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavours.

Recipe Intro

Here is a super easy Thai recipe, perfect for hot days. It’s low in calories and deliciously refreshing. This simple dish combines crisp cucumber with Thai vinaigrette, creating a light summer meal. Enjoy it as a side dish with fish or meat or as a simple lunch.

Ingredients

cucumber – Choose firm, not too ripe, for best results.

Dressing:

soy sauce – Use light soy sauce for a milder flavour.
rice vinegar – Not to be confused with rice wine.
ginger – Use fresh ginger, grated into a paste, don’t use powdered ginger.
coriander – Fresh leaves only.
sugar – best prepared with plain white caster sugar
lime – Buy organic for the best quality.
chilli – Use chilli flakes or fresh chilli, very finely chopped, and adjust the amount to your desired level of spiciness.
sesame oil

How to make Thai Cucumber Salad?

To start, peel the cucumber to remove the skin. This enhances its visual appeal and eliminates the rough and slightly bitter skin, ensuring a more pleasant texture Once peeled, cut the cucumber into cubes or sticks to prepare it for the next step.

In a small bowl or a cup, mix all the dressing ingredients. Let the mixture rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavours to meld together.

Pour this dressing over the cucumber cubes and give it a good mix. Cover the bowl with cling film and let it chill in the fridge for 15-30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

What to serve with Thai Summer Cucumber Salad?

Enjoy this salad as a light summer lunch option or as a zesty side dish alongside fish and meat. It’s ideal for a satisfying meal without the added calories.

While you are here, give this refreshing Italian summer salad a try. ☀️ 🇮🇹

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