This Thai Cucumber Salad is a light, refreshing side dish that is full of flavor without a ton of ingredients.
You may notice that when it comes to world cuisines, I don’t usually share many. In the last few months or so, I have really trying to change that. It started with a new found love of Thai food! This Thai Cucumber Salad is addicting and I make it probably weekly.
I just love this Thai Cucumber Salad. It’s delicious all year round. But, I am partial to enjoying it in the hot, balmy summer months. There’s nothing better than a cucumber to cool you off!
Thai Cucumber Salad is a quick side dish to whip to go with a lovely Thai dinner. This is such an easy recipe to create to go along with quick meals.
It’s light, refreshing and full of flavor without a ton of ingredients.
How to Make a Thai Cucumber Salad:
To start, peel and slice your cucumbers long wise. Scoop out of the seeds and then slice the cucumbers. Place the cucumbers in a bowl.
In a small bowl, make your dressing. The Sesame Oil adds so much flavor, even though you just need a little bit. Mix together vinegar, sugar, oil, red pepper flakes and salt.
Pour the dressing over the cucumbers. Garnish with sliced green onions and peanuts.
Of course, if you find yourself without peanuts, you can opt to leave them out.
Serve your Thai Cucumber Salad immediately or I personally like to let it refrigerate for a bit.
Variations:
Feel free to play around with the flavors of this salad! You can add ingredients like:
- Basil
- Mint
- Cilantro
- julienned carrots
- sliced cabbage
- edamame
Don’t forget to pin this Thai Cucumber Salad for later!
Thai Cucumber Salad
This Thai Cucumber Salad is a light, refreshing side dish that is full of flavor without a ton of ingredients.
Ingredients
- * 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- * 2 Tbsp sugar
- * 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- * 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- * 1/2 tsp salt
- * 2 large cucumbers (peeled and sliced)
- * 3 green onions (diced)
- * 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
To start, peel and slice your cucumbers long wise. Scoop out of the seeds and then slice the cucumbers. Place the cucumbers in a bowl.
In a small bowl, make your dressing. The Sesame Oil adds so much flavor, even though you just need a little bit. Mix together vinegar, sugar, oil, red pepper flakes and salt.
Pour the dressing over the cucumbers. Garnish with sliced green onions and peanuts.
Toss everything together.
Serve your Thai Cucumber Salad immediately or I personally like to let it refrigerate for a bit.
Notes
Of course, if you find yourself without peanuts, you can opt to leave them out.
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Andrea Hatfield says
This looks so good! My husband would love it!
Robin Sneddon says
I made this….Reminded me of the salad at Japanese restaurant. Very good. Had no peanuts , still amazing.
Dana Rodriguez says
The Chicken Enchiladas Poblano looks so good!
Dana Rodriguez says
Thank you for sharing this recipe. It looks delicious!
Cheryl says
I’d like to try the Chicken Enchiladas Poblano Gourmet Frozen Entree.
Cheryl says
This sounds delicious and easy. I love cucumbers!
dana says
Pad Thai (Veggie)
dana says
Going to try this recipe tonight
Amy Deeter says
The Saffron Road Food product i would like to try is the Korean-Style Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl
Melissa Storms says
I would love to try the Manchurian Dumplings.
Donna Cheatle says
I’d like to try the Thai Red Curry Fish Bowl
Tamra Phelps says
Oh, boy, my Mom will love this recipe. She loves cucumbers. We’ll try this!
Ann Fantom says
I would like to get Saffron Road’s Chicken Tikka Masala frozen entree.
Maria s says
I would like to try Thai Basil Stir fry!!
ELIZABETH C. says
I would definately love to try the Sesame Ginger Salmon Bowl. Yum!
Margaret Appel says
The Chicken Pad Thai looks delicious but I’m kind of hesitant on the cucumber salad. It’s beautiful, but cucumbers hate me. I love the way they smell and they’re wonderful in facial products 🙂 Thanks for the recipe, I’ll see if some of my siblings eat cucumbers & then make it for them!
Anita Duvall says
Sounds like I would make a pig out of myself! This a a must save recipe for me! This will be awesome this summer when we have plenty of fresh cucumbers!
Laura G says
We love cucumbers. I can’t wait to give this a try.
monique s says
so simple I love it. Looks so refreshing too
monique s says
I really like the Chicken Enchiladas Poblano. Enchiladas are my fave but these look fun and nes
laurie damrose says
I am making this tonight!
gloria patterson says
I was going to say something about so many special items to buy to make this……… SURPRISE out of everything listed the only thing I didn’t have was the ” sesame oil”
This looks so good and I am going to make it
Bridget says
Frozen bowls!
Susan Hartman says
This looks like a nice refreshing recipe. Good for the warm weather thats coming!
Deb P says
This would be nice on a hot summer day.
Barrie says
I love cucs and the flavors of this recipe sound perfect with this veggie!
Barrie says
The ranch saffron chips look really good. I want to try these.
rebeka deleon says
mmm that sounds really good and refreshing. I like new ways to eat cucumbers instead of just dipping them in salad dressing.
Edye says
This looks so yummy! I love Thai food 🙂
Nancy says
This looks like a crisp and delicious salad.
Susan Smith says
The Chicken Tikka Masala looks delicious.
Chrystal D says
First I have to say this recipe looks so good! I’m going to try it for sure. Thanks! I’d like to try the Lemongrass Basil Chicken. That looks tasty as well!
Lynda Roberson says
Looks and sounds good so I shared Thai Cucumber Salad w/ @SaffronRoadFood Pad Thai, #glutenfree #halal. #MomBlogTourFF [ad] #Recipe via @mommalewsblog https://www.mommalew.com/2017/02/thai- Enjoy everyone!
Darlene Cruz says
I am hungry now, the salad looks absolutely yummy!
Brandi Cramer says
Sounds delicious and pretty healthy!
Auntiepatch says
I love any cucumber salad! Thanks
Auntiepatch says
I would love to try the Chicken Pad Thai!
kelli winter says
i would love to try chicken pad thai
CHar says
I would love to try this tonight, and you are great! I love the way you write, thank you!!!
Rebecca Bryant says
What a great meal. I enjoy a refreshing cucumber salad with my meals and this one paired well. I also love a quick healthy meal.
{Erica}EverythingMomandBaby says
So cooling the cucumber, I love it!
Ashley says
This salad looks delicious! I am pinning this for later!
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I can’t wait to make this delicious salad. I love Thai flavors, and cucumber has such a crisp, delicious flavor.
Jeanette says
My entire family loves cucumbers. I have never tried to put them into a salad but boy it sounds good. Very refreshing too.
Wehaf says
I would love to try the Chana Saag with Cumin Rice, which is gluten free.
karen says
I dont think we have that Saffron Road in our local grocery store – but I’ll check next time. However, we do have cucumbers (haha and I am going to make your yummy salad asap!
Darlene Carbajal says
Everything looks so good, but I want to try the Masala Curry Fish Bowl.
Darlene Carbajal says
Great recipe, but I’m not a cucumber fan :/
Mandy Carter says
Cucumber salad and thai noodles sound like a great combo! I love cucumbers as a snack, so sounds good.
Milena says
I love keeping a few frozen meals on hand for when we are on the run! I love the cucumber salad pairing.
Tara says
I haven’t tried Saffron Foods before but they have a great selection by the looks of it. I love how simple your salad is.
Tereza says
This sounds so delicious – I’m a huge fan of cucumber salad and really crave it sometimes. We make it with lots of vinegar and salt, a little guilty pleasure haha x
Theresa says
This sounds so delicious. I love cucumber salads. I usually put cucumber in a summer salad.
Renz says
I love love thai food. I am going to look out for this brand now. And your salad looks fresh and delicious.
Stephanie JEannot says
I love cucumber salads. They are so delicious and one of my favorite thai picks. I love pad thai a lot too. So delicious.
Robin Rue says
I love cucumber salad. This one looks so delicious and I must try it!
TColeman says
I have never thought of this flavor for cucumber salad. Definitely an awesome twist!
Jessi says
This looks super good and easy! That frozen dinner looks great too! I will have to get some for quick nights that I don’t want to cook
Diana Rambles says
You had me at peanuts. I love fresh food with peanuts in it. YUM!
Terri Steffes says
I’m off peanuts for awhile, could I substitute cashews and get a similar effect, I wonder? I love cucumbers, so this looks good!
momma lew says
I would think so!
Liz Mays says
Yum! This sounds like an awesome salad. A lot of Saffron Road meals would be so good with it!
Ann Bacciaglia says
These Saffron Road dinners look delicious. I love to snack on cucumbers. I will have to give this recipe a try.
Elizabeth Lampman says
This Thai Cucumber salad looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this week.
Claudia Krusch says
This cucumber salad looks so yummy. I have been trying to find healthy recipes to make. I am going to make this tomorrow.
gingermommyrants says
I have made this recipe and it was a big hit. Cucumbers are such a healthy option.
carissa garabedian says
YUM, I love cucumbers, I love saffron and sesame seeds. I will definitely give this a try! Thanks
Randa says
Mmm I’d love to try the Tortilla Chicken Bake. And I love cucumbers so this recipe is a must try.
keikilani says
My boys love cucumbers. This salad would be a total hit for any meal!
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says
I love thai flavors, and this sounds so simple to make, and looks so fresh!
Belle says
That looks like a good pairing! My mom loves cucumber! I will definitely be sharing this with her!
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Adrienne Carter says
This looks yummy! I love a good cucumber salad in the summer! Thanks for sharing!
Cynthia @craftoflaughter says
The cucumber salad looks absolutely delicious. What a great side dish for any entrée! I’m going to add it to my menu plan!
Dawn Nieves says
This looks delicious. I love cucumbers and i bet it pairs perfectly with these meals.
LeAnn Harbert says
I want to try the Teriyaki Chicken
Rachel Everheart says
What a fantastic pairing! I’m not a huge fan of cucumbers but when Thai anything is involved…this may just be my ticket! Thank you!
Tabitha Shakespeare says
I love cucumbers! This is such a quick and easy side dish that would go with anything!
Kayla Klontz says
I’d like to try the chicken enchiladas.
Jeanine says
To start, I’d pick the Sesame Ginger Salmon!
Jeanine says
I think this salad sounds delicious! I love the other cucumber salad, but the addition of thai spice and peanuts sound awesome!
Georgette C says
This looks so easy to prepare…And delicious and healthy! Thanks for sharing.
Kim K says
I would love to try the frozen entree Chicken Enchiladas Poblano.
Kim K says
The Thai Cucumber Salad sounds good, but I wouldn’t add the peanuts.
Melissa says
The salad looks so good and seems simple to make, I hope mine comes out as good as the picture. I will look for the Saffron Road pad thai because my son loves pad thai!
Di says
I’ve had cucumber salad before when we’ve been out to thai restaurants. Looks super easy to make. I liked it with the spicy peanut dressing we had. Very tasty!
Heather says
Oh goodness I love Pad Thai – honestly I think I could eat it every day! This cucumber salad looks so refreshing as well, can’t wait to make it!
Kiwi says
I love cucumbers and new ways to eat them. It is such a delish snack and I love them Thai infusion mix you made for them.
Toni Coultas says
This looks delicious I have never heard of this product line before!????
Rachel Catherine says
This looks really good. I love cucumbers and I live Thai food so this would be a perfect side for me.
Lana simanovicki says
I want to try the lemongrass basil chicken
Lana simanovicki says
This salad would be a hit in our place
Lentil says
I want to try the Tandoori Seasoned Chicken Nuggets!
Dan Dykstra says
My wife loves the Traditional Chicken Broth. My daughter loves the vegetable broth.
Denise B. says
I want to try their chicken biryani frozen entree.
Lyd says
I love cucumbers and cucumber salad even more. This looks so good, I love the spices and flavors you added!
Heather says
The pad thai dish and the cucumber side both look wonderful! Sounds like a perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
Michelle Coles says
I would love to try the Enchiladas Al Chipotle!
Tara Holland says
I’ve never had a cucumber salad but this looks quite yummy. Need to test this recipe out with my family
Brittany says
I always love going to a good restaurant and getting a cucumber salad. They’re so good and refreshing. I’ve only tried to make my own a few times, so I’m happy to try this!
Dawn McAlexander says
Cucumber salad is one of my favorite salads of all time. I love just to have them in vinegar as well. This recipe looks really tasty.
Emily R. says
I want to try the Thai Mango Chicken bowl! Several of the dishes sound delicious!
Amber Nelson says
Oh now this looks like something right up my alley! Would love to try this recipe!
Laura says
Tasty and healthy! Cucumbers are one of my favorite veggies!
Maryann D. says
I enjoy cucumbers and have never made a salad like this. This does look like a tasty recipe.
Amber Ludwig says
Yummo! The cucumber salad sounds like a most amazing and refreshing side to any of these dishes!! Id love to try the Tikka Masala!!
Debbie Erickson says
Chicken Enchiladas Poblano
bn100 says
Masala Curry Fish,
Angela Ingles says
I love cucumbers with vinegar, so I’m sure I would love this. We love Thai food!
Angela Ingles says
There’s a lot of yummy dishes here – I would maybe pick Chicken Pad Thai or Manchurian Dumplings first.
Caroline Murphy says
I love a cold cucumber salad. This one looks great and easy to make. I wonder how it would taste if I used a different nut that peanut?
Cecilia Cannon says
I am working on eating healthier and this would be perfect. I haven’t made a cucumber salad before but I definitely will pin this recipe and try it out this week. thanks!
Terri S says
Oh this sounds so good!!! I love cucumbers!!! Can’t wait to make this!
Caitlin says
I’ll have to look for these the next time I’m at Whole Foods – I love Thai food.
luc says
win
Jennifer H. says
I would like to try the Tandoori Seasoned Chicken Nuggets.
Jennifer H. says
I have not thought about adding red pepper flakes into cucumber salad but that sounds good.
Sarah L says
I like sesame oil on cucumbers. This is a great salad.
Thanks for the contest.
Lana simanovicki says
I can eat this everyday
Jen Reed says
I visited the Saffron Road Food’s website and I would love to try several of the Korean inspired dishes such as the Beef Bulgogi and the Vegetable Bibimbop with Brown Rice.
Karen D says
Looks like a great complement to Saffron Road’s great meals!
Pat says
I’d like to try the Sesame Ginger Salmon
Pat says
the cucumber salad looks delicious!
Melissa says
The veggie pad Thai sounds great!
Ros says
I love the cucumber salad – The rice vinegar dressing is perfect.
Debbie Binder says
Love the idea of adding peanuts to slaw!
kim Miller says
I like trying ethnic foods. I don’t like many fish. I would be willing to try theirs. I would like to try the crispy samosas with vegetables entree.
kim Miller says
I grow veggies in my garden & I love cucumbers. I saved this recipe in my Pinterest .
Julie Waldron says
I’d like to try the Chickbean Crisps.
Julie Waldron says
This sounds really good & would be great for summer.
JENN SPARKS says
This looks really good. I love cucumbers, especially in the summer. Wonder if it would be okay with almonds or something besides peanuts?
momma lew says
I would think so!
Kathy Pease says
I would love to try the Masala Curry Fish Bowl
pu ye says
I want to try their chicken biryani frozen entree.
Wendy R. says
The Grilled Vegetable Tortilla Bake looks good. There are so many different options!
Kirsty says
Salad looks great and refreshing. Pinned 🙂
Lesley F says
I love cucumber salad and this sounds delicious
Lesley F says
I like their Chicken Pad Thai
DeeAnn S says
I’d love to try the Lamb Saag. I like trying new dishes and this one looks interesting. Thanks.
DeeAnn S says
The peanuts are an interesting addition to cucumber salad.
Ed says
This looks magnificent!
Margot C says
So lovely and crisp and palate cleaning with the Pad Thai.
Mrs Christine Rambo says
Manchurian dumplings sound so good!
Julie Durfee says
I love Chicken Tikka Masala so I’d love to try their frozen entree of it. Thank you for the delicious recipe for the Thai Cucumber Salad. Yum!
Liz M says
The enchiladas al chipotle caught my attention! Mmm, I would love to try it!
Kathy Pease says
This looks delicious..I love cucumbers 🙂
Kimmy Ripley says
The frozen entrees and bowls all sound delicious and I would be so thrilled to try them!
Liz M says
The recipe looks easy to follow, and I think I will try it for my family, although I do not personally like cucumbers. 😀
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I love cucumber salad and this is a different version that I would enjoy trying.
Stacy says
I had a similar cucumber salad at the Food and Wine festival at Epcot, but it was Korean and had Korean chili and did not have peanuts. It was so good I made it the next weekend at home and have made it several times since. I am definitely going to try it Thai style next time and add the peanuts.
Stacy says
I would love to try the Crispy Samosas with Vegetables! Samosas are one of my favorites and I could eat them every day.
Joy Venters says
Would love to try the sesame ginger salmon bowl
Joy Venters says
The cucumber salad really sounds yummy and it is easy to fix
Buddy Garrett says
I would like to try the Cracked Pepper Lentil Crackers.
Buddy Garrett says
It sounds delicious. It would be perfect for dinner.
Angela Nichols says
I would love to try the Sesame Ginger Salmon Bowl
Jerry Marquardt says
I would definitely would love to try the Thai Cucumber Salad. I think it is a great plate, of which it’s on my menu later in the week.
Trisha McKee says
I’d love to try the Vegetable Pad Thai.
Dana Beeman says
I’d love to try the white bean chickpea crisps.
Jerry Marquardt says
I also like the White Cheddar variety of the Chickbean snacks.
Deb Diner says
This sounds great, and I am going to try it. However, your photos clearly do not match your directions. The photos show whole sliced cucumbers without the seeds removed.
momma lew says
You can do it anyway you’d like! Sometimes I slice and seed them and sometimes I don’t!