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189 January 1, 2025 30 Minute Recipes

Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe with Peanut Chili Vinaigrette

This Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe is a light and flavorful salad topped with a sweet and spicy dressing! Pair this loaded vegetable salad with your favorite protein for a refreshing lunch or easy dinner idea!

Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanut Chili Vinaigrette is a light and flavorful salad with a sweet and spicy dressing and loaded with vegetables!

Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe with Peanut Chili Vinaigrette is a light and flavorful salad with a sweet and spicy dressing and loaded with vegetables!

about this Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe

This easy Thai cucumber salad recipe is refreshing and cooling with each bite and the ideal summer salad recipe! The peppers, carrots, and onions add some major crunch. And the peanut chili dressing brings a bit of spice and its a bonus that it is super simple to make. I am talking as in throw it in a bowl, whisk and you are good to go. 

If you are on the hunt for a light, refreshing and vegetable loaded recipe, then you will love this! It’s the best Thai Cucumber Salad recipe!

Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe with Peanut Chili Vinaigrette is a light and flavorful salad with a sweet and spicy dressing and loaded with vegetables!

ingredients you’ll need for this Thai Cucumber Salad recipe

  • English Cucumbers
  • Carrots
  • Bell Peppers
  • Cilantro
  • Green onions
  • Peanuts
  • Peanut Butter
  • Soy Sauce, gluten-free if needed
  • Rice Vinegar
  • Sesame Chile Oil
  • Honey
  • Lime Juice
  • Garlic
  • Red Pepper Flakes
  • Black Pepper

Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe with Peanut Chili Vinaigrette is a light and flavorful salad with a sweet and spicy dressing and loaded with vegetables!

how to make Thai Cucumber Salad recipe

  1. To begin, you can either thinly slice the cucumbers or spiralize them. If you wish to spiralize, trim the ends of the cucumber. Spiralize the cucumbers or use a mandolin to thinly slice.If not, trim the ends of the cucumber and thinly slice. 
  2. Add to a large mixing bowl. Toss with the carrots, sliced bell peppers, and green onions. 
  3. To make the Peanut Chili Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame chile oil, honey, water, lime, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
  4. To serve, drizzle salad with the dressing and garnish with chopped peanuts.

Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe with Peanut Chili Vinaigrette is a light and flavorful salad with a sweet and spicy dressing and loaded with vegetables!

how to store Thai Cucumber Salad recipe

If you wish to make this ahead of time, I would suggest storing the cucumber noodles and remaining ingredients separate as the cucumber noodles can get soggy. My suggestion, prepare the other ingredients, then spiralize or thinly slice the cucumber as close to consuming as possible for the best texture. 

Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe with Peanut Chili Vinaigrette is a light and flavorful salad with a sweet and spicy dressing and loaded with vegetables!

what to serve with this Thai Cucumber Salad recipe

This Thai cucumber recipe is delicious on its own but if you wish to serve your favorite protein over it, grilled shrimp or chicken is a great pick! Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe with Peanut Chili Vinaigrette is a light and flavorful salad with a sweet and spicy dressing and loaded with vegetables!

how far in advance can I make the cucumber noodles?

I highly suggest a crisp, extremely fresh English cucumber as regular cucumbers can get quite soft. And try not to spiralize the cucumber too far in advance as they can get soggy. I love to chop all the other ingredients and store in an air tight container. Then, spiralize or slice the cucumbers and keep them in a separate container. Then, combine when its meal time, drizzle with the dressing and a good sprinkle of crushed peanuts.

YUM!

Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe with Peanut Chili Vinaigrette is a light and flavorful salad with a sweet and spicy dressing and loaded with vegetables!

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  • all healthy salads here!

Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe with Peanut Chili Vinaigrette

Thai Cucumber Salad Recipe with Peanut Chili Vinaigrette is a light and flavorful salad with a sweet and spicy dressing and loaded with vegetables!

20 minPrep Time

20 minTotal Time

Yields 2

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Megan

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Ingredients

  • Salad:
  • 4 large English Cucumbers
  • 1 cup Julienned carrots
  • 2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Garnish, 1/3 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • Peanut Chili Vinaigrette:
  • 1 heaping tablespoons peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (Tamari Gluten Free Sauce, if needed)
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoons sesame chile oil
  • 1 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Pinch ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Salad: To begin, you can either thinly slice the cucumbers or spiralize them. If you wish to spiralize, trim the ends of the cucumber. Spiralize the cucumbers or use a mandolin to thinly slice.
  2. Toss with the carrots, sliced bell peppers and green onions.
  3. Peanut Chili Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame chile oil, honey, water, lime, garlic, red pepper flakes and black pepper.
  4. To serve, drizzle salad with the dressing and garnish with chopped peanuts.

Notes

*This is the spiralizer I use and love! *If you wish to not spiralize the cucumbers, just thinly slice.

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Categories: 30 Minute Recipes Tags: bell peppers, carrots, chili flakes, cucumber, easy, gluten free, healthy, low carb, peanut butter, peanuts, side dish, thai, vegetarian

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  1. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    June 26, 2015 at 5:16 am

    As if I wasn't already convinced that I need to get artificial lighting! These photos look great. I was going to wait until fall/winter when it starts getting dark earlier, but I do think they'd help with schedule flexibility for sure.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 26, 2015 at 7:25 am

      Awe thanks Erin! I just couldn't take it anymore! Having the flexibility is so nice!
      Reply
  2. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    June 26, 2015 at 6:33 am

    We are brain twining! I literally just discovered spiralized cucumbers this week...and developed 3 recipes with them because they are SO GOOD! And with that spicy peanut goodness?! YES PLEASE. Pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 26, 2015 at 7:25 am

      Aren't they amazing! My other fav is cucumber, strawberry, feta and poppyseed dressing. Ugh so good! Thanks dear!
      Reply
  3. Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says

    June 26, 2015 at 7:05 am

    OMG, this looks amazing! I love how colorful it is, I feel healthier just looking at it!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 26, 2015 at 7:25 am

      Right?! Colorful food is just that much better! Thanks Kellie!
      Reply
  4. jill conyers says

    June 26, 2015 at 7:28 am

    This looks so good! Pinning for menu planning.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 26, 2015 at 7:56 am

      Why thank you Jill! Hope you enjoy!
      Reply
  5. Kate @ Diethood says

    June 26, 2015 at 8:53 am

    Dayummm that's gorgeous! This is definitely my type of salad! Love the combination of crunchy peanuts with garlic and cucumbers.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 27, 2015 at 7:29 am

      Awe thanks so much Kate!! And yes to all those flavors!
      Reply
  6. Sara @ Bitz & Giggles says

    June 26, 2015 at 9:20 am

    What a beautiful dish! Your photos are stunning, Megan! I'd say you're figuring out the whole new lighting thing JUST FINE! This salad would be perfect for a warm, summer day - so fresh!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 27, 2015 at 7:29 am

      Oh thank you so much Sara! Defiantly better days than other and this was the better day ;)
      Reply
  7. Justine | Cooking and Beer says

    June 26, 2015 at 9:29 am

    This is such a pretty salad, Meg! Loving it for the 4th! Pinned!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 27, 2015 at 7:28 am

      Ohhh I love that idea! Thanks Justine!
      Reply
  8. Cate | Chez CateyLou says

    June 26, 2015 at 9:51 am

    These pix are gorgeous - I'm going to have to pick your brain about artificial light because I'm tired of being a slave to natural light! This salad is literally my perfect salad - I am obsessed with any kind of peanut-thai-dressing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 27, 2015 at 7:28 am

      Awe thank you Cate! And yes...please do! Just email me! I wouldn't mind talking or even skyping!
      Reply
  9. Ashley says

    June 26, 2015 at 9:54 am

    I think these photos came out fantastic! I was actually thinking about it before you even said anything about the artificial light! Plus, that salad itself is gorgeous too!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 27, 2015 at 7:28 am

      Oh you are so sweet! Thank you Ashley! I am loving the light for the fact of its flexibility! So totally go for it if you are on the edge! So worth it.
      Reply
  10. heather @french press says

    June 26, 2015 at 11:32 am

    you just convinced me I need to get artificial lighting!! these photos are gorgeous
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 27, 2015 at 7:27 am

      I am loving it and I think you would too! Thanks Heather!
      Reply
  11. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    June 26, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    Lighting is always a struggle! I have to plan my whole day around when the lighting is best in my house to take photos. Yours look really good. If you hadn't said so, I would have never known they were taken in artificial light!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 27, 2015 at 7:27 am

      Ugh -- it's awful, isn't it?! And thank you so much!
      Reply
  12. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    June 26, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    I am SUPER impressed with these photos, I would never have guessed that you used artificial lights! I have tried my lights so many times and can just not get them to look this good. So for now, I'm still a slave to the morning light :( :( This salad looks amazing...all of my favorite flavors packed into one salad!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 27, 2015 at 7:26 am

      Oh you are so sweet! Thank you! And this is the only light I have tried that doesn't look awful! Let me know if you are interested in it ;)
      Reply
  13. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    June 26, 2015 at 7:06 pm

    I love reading about your ups and your downs. I love seeing you grow with your blog and I especially love your authenticity. Keep being real because we all love it and we love youuu!! Now for these gorgeous photos..so stunning! You are killing it with the artificial light. Please tell Nick to buy me one!!!!! ;-)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 27, 2015 at 7:25 am

      Awe thank you so much hun! And I hope he does let you! Just show him some of these pics ;)
      Reply
  14. Malinda @ Countryside Cravings says

    June 28, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    I love these photos and all of your photos for that matter!! I had to start using artificial lighting a couple months ago because I couldn't ever find the right time of day to get a decent photo. It was driving me and my family crazy!!! I too never know how much to share on the blog and sometimes I really dread the writing part!!! I love cucumbers and I would never thought to use them in a salad like this!! Great Job!!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 28, 2015 at 6:35 pm

      Oh you are so sweet! Thank you Malinda! And good for you! Working with natural like isn't for everyone and that isn't the only thing that makes for great photos! Its if you know how to work a camera ;)
      Reply
  15. Laura @ Petite Allergy Treats says

    July 1, 2015 at 10:33 pm

    Megan, I loved reading this! I also struggle about sharing too little or too much of my personal life AND thought of buying an artificial light to help be in better control. As always gorgeous photos! (I couldn't tell this was artificial until you said something.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 2, 2015 at 8:28 am

      Awe thank you Laura! If you are on the fence, totally do it! Jut try it out and see if it helps!
      Reply
  16. Micaela De La Cerda says

    March 23, 2016 at 11:26 pm

    This was absolutely amazing! I'm usually really picky about recipes and I will make this over and over and not change a thing. Thank you!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      March 24, 2016 at 8:44 pm

      Wow! You just made my day! So happy you enjoyed it. And thank you so much for coming back and letting me know how it turned out. I greatly appreciate that. Have a wonderful weekend :)
      Reply
  17. Corina says

    April 12, 2016 at 5:53 am

    Absolutely beautiful pictures and the salad sounds so delicious!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      April 12, 2016 at 12:50 pm

      Why thank you Corina!
      Reply
  18. Sarah says

    January 18, 2017 at 9:02 am

    This looks so good, I love my salads and Pad Thai! I just need to get some peppers and green onions and I think I have everything else.
    Reply
  19. Amanda - RunToTheFinish says

    January 19, 2017 at 7:14 am

    OH this just looks so light and refreshing, which actually sounds really good after a lot of heavy winter meals!! I haven't tried making my own dressing because I'm always afraid I'll make too much and waste it, ha! I need to though it sounds delicious
    Reply
  20. Rebecca | NOURISHED. says

    January 19, 2017 at 7:36 am

    This looks amazing!! Love this twist on cucumber salad and that dressing sounds totally delicious. I can't wait to give this a try!!
    Reply
  21. Laura says

    January 19, 2017 at 8:16 am

    I would eat my big toe if it was smothered in this peanut sauce! YUM!
    Reply
  22. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    January 19, 2017 at 8:58 pm

    What a gorgeous salad! I bet it's so crunchy and delicious, especially with that peanut sauce! I love the photos!
    Reply
  23. Taylor Kiser says

    January 19, 2017 at 9:55 pm

    I seriously need this salad in my life! It's sure to become a favorite! Love everything about it!
    Reply
  24. Emily Kyle says

    January 20, 2017 at 5:49 am

    I can't believe these pictures were taken with artificial light, they are so beautiful! You have quite a talent, I have never been able to make artificial light work for myself. It will be great when your babe arrives to have the flexibility of being able to shoot whenever (try 2am ;) ). I can't wait to give this recipe a try when I have fresh garden cucumbers :)
    Reply
  25. Alisa Fleming says

    January 20, 2017 at 9:50 am

    I love everything about this salad! I'm a sucker for anything Thai peanut and it's positively stunning, too! You're a genius - I'd have trouble making it look this pretty with natural light, let alone artificial!
    Reply
  26. Deryn | Running on Real Food says

    August 8, 2017 at 10:40 am

    I struggle with the same thing. I don't usually share much personal info but the odd time I do, I find I do get more engagement and traffic on those posts. It find it odd sharing personal stories when I'm posting a recipe though and I don't think I've ever really figured out the balance, especially when you're also trying to write for SEO. I'll have to head over and read the post you were talking about. I think the photos look awesome for artificial light, I wouldn't even have guessed it. I've never been able to figure artificial lighting out but these really do look bright and beautiful! The salad looks amazing, love all those flavours! Thanks for sharing all this!
    Reply

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