This Sweet Chilli Thai Cucumber Salad is the perfect refreshing salad to go along any meal. Chop, chop, chop the veggies and herbs and let it marinate for a great salad.
Finally, a salad recipe! woo hoo! Although I am sure most readers don’t mind the baked goods, like this Mini Rum Carrot Cake or the comfort food like this Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese. Hehehe. But like everyone else, I’ve made a resolution to get more veggies in my diet. Now don’t get me wrong, we were doing pretty well with getting veggies in our diet but I know my hubby and baby girl were getting a wee bit tired of the same ol’ side salad with dinner every night. That’s where this cucumber salad comes about.
I was in the grocery store perusing the produce aisle because….well, it’s kind of fun looking at vegetables and herbs and sniffing them. Am I the only one that does this? Then I came across the cucumbers and picked some up because they were on sale. Anyone else buy produce just because it’s on sale? I initially planned on slicing these babies up and putting it on some lettuce with a whole lot of ranch dressing. Yummy! But I knew my family would want something a tad bit different.
I recalled seeing a cucumber salad recipe on the side of a Thai sweet chili bottle and decided that’s what needed to go on these cucumbers. I don’t recall Add the red onion, red peppers, cilantro, and lime juice and you have a winner winner.
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- cucumber
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- red pepper
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- red onion
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- cilantro
I sure hope you enjoy this Sweet Chili Thai Cucumber Salad as much as we do. Until the next recipe…
Notes on Sweet Chili Thai Cucumber Salad
- This salad is great on it’s own, served as a side with your favorite savory dish.
- I love this salad on top of tacos with sour cream, super yum!
- Consider leaving the peel on when making this Sweet Chilli Thai Cucumber Salad. The majoirty of nutrients are in the peel of the cucumber, rich in Vitamin A and contributes to healthy eyes.
Sweet Chilli Thai Cucumber Salad
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 Tbsp Sweet Chili Sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir. Refrigerate for about an hour to allow flavors to mend. Enjoy 🙂
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Agness of Run Agness Run says
This is a great salad, Tanya! I prepare a similar recipe which is simply delicious!
Eileen Kelly says
I love easy salads full of flavor. Adding the sweet chili sauce is an excellent idea too! a keeper of a salad for sure.
Amy says
This sounds so refreshing and summery!
Winona @ Southern Family Fun says
After having cucumber salad in Morocco (Epcot) I have fallen in love with all the different ways to make it.
Elsa | the whinery says
Oooh this reminds me of a cucumber salad I used to eat when I was little. I love the addition of chili sauce, sounds delicious and refreshing!
Derek | Dad With A Pan says
Cucumber salads are my absolute favorite. Saving this for the spring time!
Jacqueline (PiperCooks) says
The product aisle is my favorite place. Looks great, I’ll try this!
Sarah says
This will be the perfect side this summer for pool parties!
Lynn | The Road to Honey says
Ha! Ha! I think it is so funny how people have such different shopping styles. I live in the city so I usually have my groceries delivered. . .no sniffing there unless they figure out how to add that feature on the internet. 😉 I also have my list prepared before I shop. . .so it really doesn’t matter what’s on sale. Regardless, this cucumber salad looks delicious. It reminds me of the cucumber salad my mom often made when we were growing up. It was my favorite side.
Corina @ Searching for Spice says
What a lovely salad! I love how it can be made in advance and just pulled out of the fridge when you’re ready to eat it!
Margot says
This sounds like my kind of salad. I love to add sweet chilli sauce to almost everything but for some reason I have never tried it in the salad. Brilliant idea!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
That looks fresh and delicious! I love cucumbers!
Erica says
I’m always looking for variations on cucumber salad and this one looks great! Saving for this summer when I have them growing in the garden 🙂
Lynne Curry says
Yum. This is exactly the type of food I crave at any time of year. I love that you were inspired in the grocery store, but that’s how the best meals happen, I think. Yum.
Aish Das-Padihari says
I have tried a few times and I always love it. So yum
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
Loving the sound of this healthy looking salad. The sweet chili thai flavour is one of our favourites.
Ilaria - Mozzarella Bites says
WOW! I’m going to try it tomorrow! Thank you 🙂
Fred says
I love the addition of the red bell peppers! Thanks for sharing!
Sarah James @ Tales From The Kitchen Shed says
What a tasty salad recipe and a great idea to serve it with tacos. Thanks for sharing.
susan salzman says
This is just what i need right now. Making this tonight!