Thai-Style Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Mint, Basil, and Cilantro

This is a refreshing salad with contrasting colors and textures. Try adding cooked meats, seafood, or roasted veggies for a perfect lunch bowl, or serve it alongside a composed meal.

Ingredients

• 2 medium cucumbers, partially peeled (little spaces between the peeled strips), sliced lengthwise and then crosswise into little half moons
• 2 medium tomatoes cut into large chunks
• 1 thinly sliced red hot pepper (optional)
• A few thin slices of red onion, not too much
• 1 cup of roughly chopped fresh herbs such as cilantro, basil, and mint
• 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice
• 3 tablespoons of white sugar
• 2 tablespoons of Thai fish sauce (soy sauce for vegan)
• 1 clove of finely minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons of chopped peanuts

Directions

1. Make dressing by mixing lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, and garlic.
2. Place cucumber and tomato slices in a bowl, toss with dressing and herbs. Let sit for 5 minutes.
3. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and serve.