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Thai Cucumber Salad (Ajad)

Quick pickled cucumber and shallot salad with chilies and vinegar. The refreshing side that pairs perfectly with satay and rich curries.

Prep 10 min

Cook 0 min

Total 10 min

Serves 4

Side·Thai·Easy

Ingredients

Step 1 — Salad

2 cucumbers (thinly sliced)
4 shallots (thinly sliced)
2–4 Thai chilies (sliced)
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1
Pickle
Combine vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved.
2
Toss
Mix cucumbers, shallots, and chilies with dressing. Let sit 10 minutes.
3
Serve
Garnish with cilantro. Serve chilled alongside grilled meats or curries.

Nutrition per serving: 60 cal · 1g protein · 14g carbs · 0g fat · 1g fiber

For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.

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10-Minute Thai Cucumber Salad (Ajad)

Quick pickled cucumber and shallot salad with chilies and vinegar. The refreshing side that pairs perfectly with satay and rich curries.

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Why You'll Love It

Ready in 30 minutes
Simple ingredients
Easy weeknight dinner

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Total

10 min

Serves

4

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Nutrition

Per serving (estimate)

60

Cal

14g

Carbs

1g

Protein

0g

Fat

1g

Fiber

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