Thai Cucumber Salad

I love July because it means fresh cucumbers from our garden. I cannot grow anything and I’m so glad that my husband has a green thumb because I look forward to the homegrown veggies. If you are looking for an interesting way to use up some cucumbers, you might enjoy:

Thai Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

3 large cucumbers, peeled, cut in half lengthwise and cut into 1/4- inch slices

1 tablespoon salt

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup rice wine or white wine vinegar

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (I used one, but will probably add the second one next time.)

1/4 chopped cilantro (I used a sprinkle of dried cilantro since it is what I had on hand.)

1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Directions:

1. Combine the cucumbers with the salt in a colander and let drain for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water, drain well and pat dry with paper towels. Cucumbers will be less crisp.

2. Using a whisk, combine sugar and vinegar in a large bowl until sugar has completely dissolved. Add the cucumbers, peppers, and cilantro. Toss to combine. Drain excess vinegar. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top before serving.

How do you use up extra cucumbers?

This post has been linked to:

Tempt My Tummy at Blessed With Grace

Tasty Tuesday at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam

Share my Recipe Sunday at Organize with Sandy

Mouth Watering Mondays at A Southern Fairytale

Written by Heather on Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Filed under Food Tips and Ideas, Recipes, Salads, Use it Up Before it Spoils

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The Desperate Cook said on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 @11:03 am

I think Hubs will love these, especially with the pepper in them.

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Lisa@BlessedwithGrace said on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 @3:41 pm

Looks like a great summer recipe. Thanks for sharing your recipe and joining us for the TMTT anniversary today.

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Brenda said on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 @9:29 pm

I just can’t get enough of cucumbers and I love anything Thai so this is a winner!

Alea said on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 @2:27 am

Oh, I can’t wait to pick my cucumbers. This looks wonderful!

Lisa said on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 @6:04 pm

I like the idea of adding peanuts, cilantro, and jalapeno, to cucumber salad. Thanks for sharing.

Organize with Sandy said on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 @11:23 am

This is great. I am going to be having cucumber coming real soon from my garden too. I love having new recipes to try!
Thanks for adding it to Share my Recipe Sunday too.

Geri@heartnsoulcooking said on Sunday, August 2, 2009 @12:09 pm

What a GREAT!!! and DIFFERENT!!! summer salad. Geri