Thai Cucumber Tomato Salad | |
| Submitted By:Sherriel Photo By:SunnyByrd Prep Time:15 Minutes | Ready In:45 Minutes Servings:4 |
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"Give that summer salad a twist of Thai flavor with cucumbers, tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro, and chopped peanuts. " Ingredients: 1 large cucumber 2 tomatoes, seeded and cut into wedges 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced 1/4 cup rice vinegar | 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts (optional ) |
Directions: | 1. | 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. | | 2. | 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. |
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