THAI CUCUMBER SALAD
This is a spicy, refreshing salad that's perfect served on a hot summer evening with garden-fresh veggies. It's easiest to use a mandoline to slice the veggies, but a sharp knife and patience will do quite well, also!
Provided by VictoriaL
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk the first 7 ingredients (lime juice through jalapeno) in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Trim the ends from the cucumber.
- Split lengthwise in half.
- Slice very thinly.
- Toss into the dressing.
- Halve the red pepper vertically, core and remove seeds and white membranes.
- Slice the pepper, horizontally, into very thin strips.
- Add to the dressing and toss.
- Peel the carrot and trim off ends.
- Slice diagonally into very thin slices.
- Add to the rest of the salad.
- Peel the onion and cut in half horizontally.
- Then slice vertically into very thin strips.
- Add these to the bowl and toss everything together until well mixed.
- Set aside for at least one hour, stirring occasionally (this can be marinated for up to 8 hours, but refrigerate if marinating for longer than 2 hours).
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle cilantro (if used) and peanuts over top.
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