Thai Cucumber Tomato Salad

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 68 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.