Thai Basil Cucumber Salad
A refreshing summer salad with crispy cucumbers, fresh Thai basil, a simple rice vinegar dressing, and topped with crunchy roasted peanuts.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1-1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- salt, to taste
- 1 pound cucumber, sliced into about 1/4 inch rounds (peel, if desired)
- 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped roasted and salted peanuts
Directions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and a good pinch of salt. Toss in the cucumber and Thai basil leaves. Season with salt.
- Chill for about one hour.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the peanuts.
- Serve & enjoy!
