Rick’s Thai Cucumber Salad

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 4

Rick's Thai Cucumber Salad - A Refreshing and Zesty Side Dish

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Very easy

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Rick's Thai Cucumber Salad is a simple, refreshing salad that's perfect for a hot summer day. Made with thinly sliced cucumbers, sweet yellow onions, spicy jalapeno and fresh cilantro, it's a zesty and refreshing side dish that's perfect for a summer barbecue or picnic. The tangy dressing is made with rice wine vinegar, which is a mild and slightly sweet vinegar that pairs perfectly with the crispness of the cucumbers. This salad is also incredibly easy to make and can be ready in no time!

Instructions

1.	In a medium bowl, mix the sliced cucumber, onion, jalapeno and cilantro together.
2.	In a small bowl, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, water, sugar and kosher salt until the sugar and salt dissolve.
3.	Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat.
4.	Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then serve chilled.

PROS

Rick’s Thai Cucumber Salad is a light and refreshing side dish that is perfect for a hot summer day.

It’s easy to make and bursting with zesty flavor, thanks to the combination of rice wine vinegar, jalapeno, and cilantro.

It’s also vegan, gluten-free and low in calories.

CONS

Some people may find this salad too tangy, especially if they’re not used to the flavor of rice wine vinegar.

It’s also important to slice the cucumber thinly or it can be too crunchy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cucumbers are a good source of hydration and are known to be low in calories and high in antioxidants.
They’re also rich in nutrients like vitamin C, beta-carotene, and manganese.
The salad is also a good source of fiber and can aid digestion.

	1 cucumber , sliced and seeded
	1/2 onion , yellow sweet , sliced thin
	1 jalapeno pepper , chopped
	2 tablespoons cilantro , fresh chopped
	6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
	2 tablespoons water
	1 tablespoon sugar
	1/2 teaspoon kosher salt