How to Make Sweet and Tangy Thai Cucumber Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is known for its vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, and this Sweet and Tangy Thai Cucumber Salad is a perfect example of the delightful balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors that Thai food is famous for. This refreshing and light salad is a great addition to any meal and is perfect for the warmer months when you want something cool and crisp.

The star of this salad is undoubtedly the cucumbers, which provide a refreshing and crunchy base for the dish. Their mild ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup hot water
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Whisk sugar, hot water, white vinegar, and salt in a bowl until sugar has dissolved. Stir cucumber and onion into the sauce. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to soften the texture of the vegetables and reduce pungency of the onion.
  • Nutrition

    79 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 390mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 96mg