Tam Taeng Cucumber Salad

Discover the vibrant and refreshing flavors of Tam Taeng Cucumber Salad, a Thai-inspired dish that's as easy to make as it is to devour! This no-cook recipe combines crisp cucumber slices and juicy cherry tomatoes with a tangy, umami-packed dressing made from fresh lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar. A hint of heat from Thai bird's eye chili and the crunch of roasted peanuts elevate this salad to a perfect balance of textures and flavors, while fresh cilantro adds a fragrant finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is perfect as a light appetizer or a zesty side dish to complement your favorite Thai main course.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized Cucumber
• 15 pieces Cherry tomatoes
• 2 pieces Fresh Thai bird's eye chili
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Palm sugar
• 2 tablespoons Roasted peanuts
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumbers and slice them into thin, bite-sized rounds. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the cucumbers in the bowl.

Step 3

Using a mortar and pestle, combine the garlic cloves and Thai bird's eye chili. Pound them until they are roughly crushed and aromatic.

Step 4

Add the palm sugar to the mortar and pound it with the garlic and chili until it dissolves into a paste.

Step 5

Stir in the fish sauce and fresh lime juice to the paste to create the flavored dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the cucumber and cherry tomatoes in the mixing bowl. Toss everything together thoroughly to coat the vegetables evenly.

Step 7

Add the roasted peanuts to the salad and give it another gentle toss.

Step 8

Garnish the salad with fresh cilantro leaves just before serving.

Step 9

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a refreshing side dish or appetizer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	780 grams (780.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	294

Total Fat 10.90g	14%
Saturated Fat 1.80g	9%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1295mg	56%
Total Carbohydrate 46.20g	17%
Dietary Fiber 7.70g	28%
Total Sugars 27.70g
Protein 11.90g	24%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 152mg	12%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 1680mg	36%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.7%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 55.9%