Thai Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

US measurements with metric in parentheses.

• 2 large cucumbers, halved and sliced
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red chili, sliced (optional)
• ¼ cup (60 ml) rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp (25 g) sugar
• ½ tsp (3 g) salt
• 2 tbsp (15 g) chopped roasted peanuts
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Warm the vinegar, sugar and salt in a small pan or microwave 30 seconds, stirring until dissolved. Cool slightly.
2. Combine the cucumbers, onion and chili in a bowl.
3. Pour the dressing over and toss. Let sit 10 minutes.
4. Top with peanuts and cilantro and serve.