Cool and Crunchy Cucumber Side

Recipe created by SheKnows on Dec 26, 2008
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Prep: 5 min
Cook Time: –
Total: 5 min
Serving: 6

A medley of cool cucumber, sweet red onion, fresh herbs and crunchy peanuts is a natural counterpart to pungent or spicy Indian, Thai, or Vietnamese cuisine.

Ingredients

4 medium cucumbers (about 1 Â½ pounds)
Â½ cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
Â¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts
Dressing:
Â¼ cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Â½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Pinch of salt, or more to taste

Directions

Cut washed cucumbers in half lengthwise.
Use the tip of a spoon to dig through and remove the seeds.
Cut crosswise into Â¼ inch thick crescents.
Add cucumber, onion, and herbs to the large bowl containing the vinegar mixture below.
Dressing:
In a large serving bowl, whisk together the Vinegar, sugar, pepper and salt until well blended.
Toss to coat well and refrigerate, covered, for about an hour to marry the flavors.
Right before serving, add the chopped peanuts and toss again.
Serve cold.