Side dishe for 4
Thai Cucumber Salad
Crisp cucumbers and onions soak briefly in a sweet, tangy dressing with peanuts, cilantro, and pepper flakes.
$3.21for 4 servings
$0.80 per serving$3.21 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 2 | $1.78Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.21 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
VinegarSugar and brown sugarAsian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 english cucumbers
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Steps
- Slice the cucumbers and red onion thinly, then place them in a large bowl.
- Whisk the rice vinegar, sugar, lime juice, sesame oil, salt, and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss well.
- Chill the salad for 10 minutes, then toss with the peanuts and cilantro.
Swaps
- Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
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