Thai Cucumber Salad

10 minutes to assemble
30 minutes to marinate
5 cups
10 minutes to assemble
30 minutes to marinate
5 cups
This sweet and spicy salad is a great side.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 English cucumber, unpeeled and sliced thinly
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • Garnish: 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro and mint 3 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts

Directions

  1. In small saucepan combine the sugar, vinegar, water, Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce and salt. Stirring, cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add cucumbers and onions to a size appropriate dish (one that will allow all the cucumber mixture to be covered with marinade). Pour vinegar mixture over vegetables and let marinate for 30 minutes.
  3. Just before serving sprinkle with cilantro, mint and peanuts.

In This Recipe

This sauce packs heat and a ton of flavor. Use it as a hot sauce or add a dash to spice up your favorite recipes.
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