Thai cucumber salad with pineapple, greens and peanuts

4 servings

30 minutes

Thai cucumber salad with pineapples, herbs, and peanuts is a delightful combination of sweetness, freshness, and mild spiciness. Its roots go deep into Thai cuisine, where the harmony of flavors plays a key role. Sweet pineapple pairs perfectly with crunchy cucumber, while fragrant cilantro and mint add freshness. The dressing made from fish sauce, lime, palm sugar, and chili gives the salad a subtle sweet-sour spiciness. The finishing touch is crunchy roasted peanuts that add textural richness to the dish. This salad is perfect as a light appetizer or refreshing side dish to main courses.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 279.1
• Proteins: 11.2g
• Fats: 14.6g
• Carbohydrates: 23.5g

Ingredients

• Pineapple: 0.5 pc
• Green onions: 2 pc
• Cucumbers: 1 pc
• Chopped cilantro (coriander): 4 tbsp
• Crushed mint leaves: 4 tbsp
• Fish sauce: 1 tbsp
• Lime: 1 pc
• Palm sugar: 1 tsp
• Fresh chili peppers: 1 pc
• Roasted peanuts: 120 g

Cooking steps

1. Peel the pineapple, remove the core, and cut it into small pieces. Transfer to a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pineapple: 0.5 piece

2. Peel the cucumber and cut it into small pieces, then add it to the pineapple.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cucumbers: 1 piece

3. Add finely chopped green onion, cilantro, and mint.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green onions: 2 pieces
   • Chopped cilantro (coriander): 4 tablespoons
   • Crushed mint leaves: 4 tablespoons

4. In a small bowl, mix fish sauce, juice, grated lime zest, sugar, and finely chopped chili.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fish sauce: 1 tablespoon
   • Lime: 1 piece
   • Palm sugar: 1 teaspoon
   • Fresh chili peppers: 1 piece

5. Sprinkle the salad with dressing and mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fish sauce: 1 tablespoon

6. Serve sprinkled with crushed peanuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Roasted peanuts: 120 g