Best 10 Ricks Thai Cucumber Salad Recipes

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In the realm of Thai cuisine, Rick's Thai Cucumber Salad emerges as a refreshing and tantalizing dish that captivates the palate with its symphony of flavors. This delectable salad showcases crisp cucumbers bathed in a vibrant dressing that harmoniously blends the sourness of lime juice, the sweetness of palm sugar, the savory notes of fish sauce, and the spicy kick of Thai chili peppers. Adorned with the aromatic freshness of cilantro and the nutty crunch of roasted peanuts, this salad promises an explosion of textures and flavors in every bite.

Beyond the classic Thai Cucumber Salad, this article presents a diverse collection of tantalizing recipes that explore the culinary versatility of cucumbers. Embark on a culinary journey through various cucumber-centric dishes, ranging from the zesty and refreshing Vietnamese Pickled Cucumber Salad to the tangy and flavorful Korean Cucumber Salad. Discover the unique charm of the Chinese Cucumber Salad with Black Vinegar Dressing, where the interplay of sweet, sour, and savory flavors creates a harmonious balance. Delve into the depths of Indian cuisine with the cooling and soothing Cucumber Raita, a yogurt-based condiment that complements spicy dishes with its creamy and refreshing texture. And for those seeking a unique twist, the Japanese Sunomono Salad offers a delightful combination of cucumber, wakame seaweed, and a tangy dressing made with rice vinegar and sesame seeds.

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THAI CUCUMBER SALAD



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This sweet and tangy summer salad of cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts with just a hint of heat is always a hit at picnics and potlucks since it doesn't need to be refrigerated and you're pretty much guaranteed to be the only one bringing this dish!

Provided by camp0433

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 large cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 tablespoon salt
½ cup white sugar
½ cup rice wine vinegar
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
¼ cup chopped cilantro
½ cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Toss the cucumbers with the salt in a colander, and leave in the sink to drain for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Whisk together the sugar and vinegar in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Add the cucumbers, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro; toss to combine. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1750.8 mg, Sugar 29.5 g

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD



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Thai Cucumber Salad - easy and healthy homemade Thai cucumber salad recipe that is better than your favorite Thai restaurants, guaranteed!

Provided by Rasa Malaysia

Categories     Thai Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. (0.4 kg) cucumber, cut into pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 small red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Add salt to the cucumber, mix well and set aside in the fridge for 10-15 minutes. In the meantime, make the Dressing, by combining all the ingredients in a small sauce pan. Turn on the heat and reduce the Dressing a bit so it's slightly thickened. Let cool.
  • Drain the salt water from the cucumber completely. Toss the cucumber, onion, and mix with the Dressing. Top with the peanut and cilantro, serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 grams carbohydrates, Fat 3.2 grams fat, Fiber 1.4 grams fiber, Protein 2.6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 3 people, Sodium 339 grams sodium, Sugar 19 grams sugar

RICK'S THAI CUCUMBER SALAD



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Make and share this Rick's Thai Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rickscott

Categories     Thai

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Mix water, vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  • In a serving bowl arrange the cucumber, pepper, cilantro, and onion in layers.
  • Pour the vinegar mixture over the salad.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.1, Fat 0.1, Sodium 220.7, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 5.1, Protein 0.7

AJAD (AUTHENTIC THAI CUCUMBER SALAD)



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This fresh pickle is the classic accompaniment to many deep-fried and barbequed Thai appetizers and some curries. It's best made a few hours before serving.

Provided by Toi

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 4h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup white vinegar
¼ cup water
4 tablespoons white sugar, or more to taste
1 ½ teaspoons salt
6 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
3 shallots, thinly sliced
2 Thai bird's eye chiles, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar and salt are dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning so the pickling liquid is pleasantly sweet, sour, and lightly salty.
  • Combine cucumbers, shallots, and chile peppers in a large bowl. Cover with pickling liquid. Refrigerate for a few hours to let flavors combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 590.4 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

SWEET AND TANGY THAI CUCUMBER SALAD



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This salad is a refreshing side to spicy Thai food. I prefer it without hot peppers or peanuts since its major purpose for me is refreshment. It's especially quick to make if you can slice the cucumbers and onions in a food processor.

Provided by PRACTICINGJOY

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup white sugar
½ cup hot water
¼ cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk sugar, hot water, white vinegar, and salt in a bowl until sugar has dissolved. Stir cucumber and onion into the sauce. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to soften the texture of the vegetables and reduce pungency of the onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.1 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 389.8 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

THAI CUCUMBER AND RADISH SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons light oil, such as canola or safflower
1 pound daikon radish, peeled and thinly sliced
1 English or seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and very thinly sliced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
20 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • In the bottom of a medium bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, oil. Add daikon, cucumber, bell pepper, pepper flakes. Toss and combine. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, tear basil into pieces and add to salad. Toss salad to incorporate basil and serve.

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD



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Ready in 15 minutes and with minimal effort, this Thai Cucumber Salad recipe is as easy as it is delicious! And easy side dish for busy days.

Provided by Sarah Bond

Categories     Salads     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup rice vinegar⁣ (60 mL)
2 Tbsp sugar⁣
1 tsp toasted sesame oil⁣ (5 mL)
¼ tsp salt⁣
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes⁣
1 to 2 cloves garlic (minced⁣)
2 large seedless cucumbers⁣
4 green onions⁣
¼ cup cilantro⁣
Optional: handful of chopped peanuts or almonds

Steps:

  • Dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients to dissolve the sugar.⁣
  • ⁣Salad: Slice cucumbers into ¼ inch rounds. Thinly slice the green onion. Finely chop the cilantro. Toss it all together, optionally adding a handful of chopped peanuts or almonds.
  • ⁣Assemble: Drizzle dressing over cucumber salad and gently toss combine. ⁣

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 87 kcal, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, Fat 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 153 mg, Fiber 1.2 g, Sugar 15.5 g

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD



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The vegetables in this crunchy, satisfying Thai Cucumber Salad can be tossed together with the tangy rice vinegar dressing a week in advance, leaving nothing more to do before serving than to scatter roasted peanuts and fresh herbs over the top.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield Serves 2 to 4; Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Kosher salt
1 English cucumber (12 ounces), thinly sliced (2 1/2 cups)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
1 Thai chile, thinly sliced (seeded for less heat, if desired)
1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh herbs, such as Thai basil, mint, and cilantro, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Bring vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium and cook until mixture has consistency of syrup, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; let cool completely.
  • Add cucumber, onion, and chile; toss to combine. Let stand until cucumbers absorb liquid, 5 minutes, then toss again. Salad can be refrigerated, covered, up to 1 week. Top with peanuts and herbs just before serving.

THAI CUCUMBER SALAD



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Make and share this Thai Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ian Magary

Categories     Thai

Time 45m

Yield 1 salad, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cucumbers, peeled sliced
1 red onion
Thai peppers (optional) or jalapeno pepper (optional)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup vinegar
cilantro (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Mix vinegar, salt and sugar together and simmer over a medium heat until all solids are dissolved into the vinegar and the sauce slightly thickens.
  • Peel cucumbers, then cut into lengthwise quarters, then cut across into thin bite-sized slices.
  • Slice onion into bite-sized pieces.
  • Combine the vegetables together and add pepper if desired.
  • Once sauce has been removed from the heat and allowed to cool, pour the cold sauce over the vegetables just prior to serving and garnish with the cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47.6, Sodium 30.2, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 10.7, Protein 0.3

THAI-STYLE CUCUMBER SALAD



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This is a great side dish for any kind of grilled and glazed meat. It is also perfect as an entree for a light dinner.

Provided by Michael Alejandro Genao

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup tamarind juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon fish sauce
¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon toasted Asian sesame oil
¾ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 cucumber, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk together the tamarind juice, cilantro, peanuts, rice vinegar, brown sugar, fish sauce, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and ginger in a large bowl. Stir in the cucumber. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 223.1 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cucumbers: Use firm, unwaxed cucumbers for the best flavor and texture. English or Persian cucumbers are good choices.
  • Slice the cucumbers thinly: This will help them absorb the dressing better and make them easier to eat.
  • Use fresh herbs: Cilantro, basil, and mint are all great options for adding flavor to this salad.
  • Don't skimp on the dressing: The dressing is what makes this salad so flavorful, so be sure to use enough of it. You can always add more if needed.
  • Let the salad chill: Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld together and develop.

Conclusion:

Rick's Thai Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, flavorful, and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for a hot summer day. With its combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy dish to serve, give this Thai Cucumber Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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