Thai Cucumber Salad
Serve with your favorite Asian entree.
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Servings: 6 |
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1/4 cup fresh lime juice • 1 1/2 tablespoons nam pla (fish sauce)* • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 1/2 medium English hothouse cucumber, halved, seeded and sliced very thin • 3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint • 2 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped (optional) |
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Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Place cucumbers, onion and mint in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and serve.
*You can find nam pla at most Asian markets or in many large supermarkets.
Per Serving: 50 Calories
2g Fat (35.4% calories from fat)
1g Protein
7g Carbohydrate
1g Dietary Fiber
1mg Cholesterol
2mg Sodium
Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat;
1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
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