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Spicy Thai cucumber salad
Prep Time
15 mins
 
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the vinaigrette
  • 3 tbs fish sauce
  • 1 tbs apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbs raw sugar
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • 3 tbs fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp red chili pepper flakes
For the salad
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1/4 small red onion
  • 1 small red bell pepper
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves
  • 3/4 cup cashews
Instructions
For the vinaigrette
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together fish sauce and vinegar with sugar until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and whisk to combine.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
For the salad
  1. Thinly slice or grate the vegetables and roughly chop the herbs.
  2. Toss all ingredients (except for the cashews) in a large bowl.
  3. When ready to serve, pour in the vinaigrette and toss together. Sprinkle cashews on top as a garnish.
Recipe Notes

You can also use dried herbs, but the fresh taste so much better!

Adapted from www.surlatable.com