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Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad
Servings: x4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Cuisine Type: Thai
Ingredients:
  • 2 cucumber, english, diced (~5 3/4 cups)
  • 1/4 tsp salt, kosher
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 tsp cumin, ground
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1/3 cup peanuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp sugar, white granulated
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
Instructions:
  1. Prep
    1. Mix together salt and cucumber, and allow to drain in a colander for ten minutes to release water.
    2. Pat dry, and place in a medium size bowl.
  2. Cooking
    1. Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat.
    2. Stir in cumin and cayenne.
    3. Add peanuts, lemon juice, sugar, to the pan.
    4. Cook for 1 minute.
    5. Pour the oil and peanut mixture over top of the cucumbers.
    6. Add cilantro and toss.
Nutritional Facts
Nutrient (per serving)% DV
Calories 1749%
Total Fat 14g22%
    Saturated Fat 1g7%
    Trans Fat 0g--
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 155mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
    Dietary Fiber 2g8%
    Sugars 5g--
Protein 5g9%
Vitamin A 206iu4%
Vitamin C 8mg13%
Calcium 42mg4%
Iron 1mg8%