Thai Cucumber Salad

By Unblond1

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons sugar (or Splenda)
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 large cucumbers, peeled
• 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted Sesame Oil
• 1/2 red onion, sliced into thin half moons
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup peanuts, roasted and chopped fine

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the sugar, hot pepper, salt, black & red pepper and garlic. Mix well and set aside. Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise (if using regular cucumbers, scoop the seeds out) cut each half in 1/4" slices. In a large non-stick skillet heat the Sesame Oil over a medium-hot heat. Add in the cucumbers and red onion. Cook, stirring often about 1 minute, add spices cook 1 minute more then add the lime juice stirring until all the liquid is absorbed. Put the cucumber and onion in a medium bowl and let cool. Let salad sit for at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to mellow. Sprinkle with peanuts before serving.