Best 10 Thai Style Tomato Salad With Cucumber And Ginger Recipes

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Calling all tomato and cucumber lovers! This Thai-style tomato salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of tomatoes, the coolness of cucumbers, the spiciness of ginger, and the tanginess of lime juice. It's a perfect side dish for grilled chicken or fish, or it can be enjoyed as a light lunch or snack. This recipe also includes variations for those who like their salad a little sweeter, spicier, or with a bit more crunch. Whether you're a fan of traditional Thai cuisine or simply looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy fresh summer produce, this Thai-style tomato salad is sure to please.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

THAI TOMATO SALAD RECIPE



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This quick and easy Thai Tomato Salad recipe with Thai chilies, cilantro and lime juice is packed with flavor and the perfect Thai side dish for any Thai meal!

Provided by The Wanderlust Kitchen

Categories     Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium tomatoes (cut into bite-sized wedges)
2 Thai (bird's eye chilies, seeded and thinly sliced)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Juice of 2 limes
1/8 cup fish sauce
1/8 cup water

Steps:

  • Toss all of the ingredients together in a large bowl. Let rest at room temperature until ready to serve. Use a slotted spoon for serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 62 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 720 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11 g

THAI-STYLE TOMATO SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND GINGER



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The classic combination of tomatoes and cucumbers gets new life here from a lively dressing of lime zest and juice, fish sauce and serrano chile inspired by Thai papaya salad. It's a study in contrasts: Bracing on its own, the salty-spicy vinaigrette is mellowed by fresh summer tomatoes and cucumbers. Large pieces of fresh ginger add a punch of spice without the heat, while cilantro and basil serve as fresh, cooling elements. Enjoy with

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 Persian cucumbers
Kosher salt
3 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime zest plus 3 tablespoons juice (from 2 limes)
4 teaspoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon coconut oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon very thinly sliced green serrano chile (about 1/2 large chile)
1 garlic clove, finely grated
12 ounces multicolored cherry tomatoes and small tomatoes, halved or quartered, depending on size
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
1/2 cup small sprigs cilantro
1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Create stripes on the exterior of the cucumbers by running the tines of a fork along the length of the skin. Halve the cucumbers lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to a colander and toss with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon sugar.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the lime zest and juice, fish sauce, coconut oil, chile, garlic and the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar.
  • Just before serving, add the tomatoes, basil, cilantro, red onion, ginger, cucumbers and half the nuts to the dressing; toss to coat. Transfer to a bowl or platter, top with remaining nuts and serve immediately.

ASIAN CUCUMBER THAI SALAD



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This refreshing salad goes well with fish or chicken. It makes any heavy meal feel lighter with its crisp, light flavors -- definitely a favorite in our family.

Provided by Kris10 in CA

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cucumber Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup distilled white vinegar
⅓ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
2 pounds cucumbers - halved, seeded, and sliced
½ cup finely chopped red onion
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts
2 sprigs fresh mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, coriander, red pepper flakes, and salt in a salad bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and chopped mint, and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to blend the flavors.
  • Before serving, toss again with chopped peanuts, and garnish with sprigs of fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 299 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

ASIAN TOMATO AND CUCUMBER SALAD



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Cool, crunchy cucumbers served with sweet tomatoes and red onion, coated in a sweet and salty asian vinaigrette :)

Provided by Lisa G Cooks

Categories     Side

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 Cup Canola oil
2 tbsp Rice wine Vinegar
1 tbsp sodium reduced soy sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried ginger
Pepper, to taste
2 Large tomatoes, sliced thin
1 Cucumber, sliced thin
1/4 red onion, sliced into thin sticks
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder dried ginger and pepper and half the green onion; mix well (I just shake it well using a mason jar).
  • As always, don't add the salt until you're ready to serve the tomatoes because the salt will make them smushy.
  • Layer the tomatoes, cucumbers and onion on a platter the drizzle the vinaigrette over the veggies evenly.
  • Let the vinaigrette sit for about 20 minutes the season it with salt and pepper; give it a mix.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning,
  • Serve immediately.

THAI CUCUMBER TOMATO SALAD



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This is a delicious light summer salad that is a little on the sweet side rather than than the tangy-vinegary side.

Provided by Sherriel

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large cucumber
2 tomatoes, seeded and cut into wedges
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumber in stripes lengthwise with a vegetable peeler, alternating skinned stripes with peel for a decorative effect. Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, and then thinly slice. Place the cucumber in a salad bowl with the tomato and red onion, and mix together.
  • Pour the rice vinegar and lime juice into a separate bowl, and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Pour the dressing over the salad;mix, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the cilantro and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.7 g, Fat 3.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 56.9 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

TOMATO SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND GINGER



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The classic combination of tomatoes and cucumbers gets new life here from a lively dressing of lime zest and juice, fish sauce and serrano chile inspired by Thai papaya salad. It's a study in contrasts: Bracing on its own, the salty-spicy vinaigrette is mellowed by fresh summer tomatoes and cucumbers. Large pieces of fresh ginger add a punch of spice without the heat, while cilantro and basil serve as fresh, cooling elements. Enjoy with red curry chicken, coconut rice and a nice crisp beer.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 Persian cucumbers
Kosher salt
3 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime zest plus 3 tablespoons juice (from 2 limes)
4 teaspoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon coconut oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon very thinly sliced green serrano chile (about 1/2 large chile)
1 garlic clove, finely grated
12 ounces multicolored cherry tomatoes and small tomatoes, halved or quartered, depending on size
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
1/2 cup small sprigs cilantro
1/4 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1/4 cup roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Create stripes on the exterior of the cucumbers by running the tines of a fork along the length of the skin. Halve the cucumbers lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to a colander and toss with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon sugar.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the lime zest and juice, fish sauce, coconut oil, chile, garlic and the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar.
  • Just before serving, add the tomatoes, basil, cilantro, red onion, ginger, cucumbers and half the nuts to the dressing; toss to coat. Transfer to a bowl or platter, top with remaining nuts and serve immediately.

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

LONG BEAN, CUCUMBER, AND TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Andy Ricker

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Appetizer     Side     Low Fat     Low Cal     Cucumber     Legume     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Chile Pepper     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 dried Thai chiles, soaked for 2 minutes in warm water, drained
3 small garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 lime, cut into 3 wedges
1 tablespoon palm sugar or granulated sugar
1 tablespoon dried tiny shrimp
9 long beans (2 1/2 ounces) or green beans, trimmed, cut into 2 1/2" lengths
2 kirby cucumbers or 1 English hothouse cucumber, coarsely chopped into 1" pieces
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (nam pla)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons crushed roasted, unsalted peanuts

Steps:

  • Place first 4 ingredients in a clay mortar and pound with a wooden pestle until mashed into a fine paste, about 5 minutes. Add shrimp; mash until pulverized and well combined, about 2 minutes. (Alternatively, process in a mini-processor until finely chopped.)
  • Add long beans to mortar; lightly crush with pestle to bruise. Add cucumber pieces, fish sauce, and lime juice. Mix well. Add tomatoes, lightly crush, and mix in. (Alternatively, place beans and tomatoes in a resealable plastic bag. Roll a rolling pin over bag to bruise vegetables; transfer to a bowl with the cucumber, fish sauce, lime juice, and chile dressing.) Let marinate for 10 minutes. Stir in peanuts.

THAI CUCUMBER AND TOMATO SALAD



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Sprig of fresh cilantro to yield 1 tablespoon chopped
Sprig of fresh mint to yield 1 tablespoon chopped
1 small clove garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 pound ripe tomatoes
1 large Kirby cucumber, about 3 ounces

Steps:

  • Wash and dry cilantro, and chop; wash and dry mint, and chop; mince garlic.
  • Combine the cilantro, mint, garlic, lime juice and sugar in a salad bowl.
  • Wash, trim and cut the tomatoes into small chunks. Wash, trim and slice the cucumber thinly. Mix the tomatoes and the cucumber with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 77, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 16 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

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 ripe, juicy tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the flavor of the salad. Look for tomatoes that are bright red and free of blemishes.
  • Use a variety of cucumbers: To add texture and flavor to your salad, try using a combination of different types of cucumbers, such as English cucumbers, Persian cucumbers, and Japanese cucumbers.
  • Don't skimp on the ginger: Ginger is a key ingredient in this salad, so don't be afraid to use a generous amount. Freshly grated ginger is best, but you can also use ground ginger if you don't have any fresh on hand.
  • Use high-quality fish sauce: Fish sauce is another essential ingredient in this salad. Choose a high-quality fish sauce that is made from anchovies and salt, and avoid brands that contain additives or preservatives.
  • Serve immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The flavors will meld together over time, but the salad will lose its fresh, vibrant flavor if it is stored for too long.

Conclusion:

Thai-style tomato salad with cucumber and ginger is a refreshing, flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like your salad spicy or mild, sweet or sour, this salad is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad to serve, give this Thai-style tomato salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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