Ingredients
½red onion,very thinly sliced
2largeEnglish cucumbers,halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced crosswise ¼ inch thick
⅓cupfresh cilantro,packed chopped
½cupsalted peanuts
1largejalapeño pepper,seeded and minced
¼tspsalt,optional
¼cupfresh lime juice
2tbspvegetable oil,or canola oil
1½tbspfish sauce
2tbspsugar
1clovegarlic,minced
Preparation
Place the onions in a small bowl of cold water. Let sit for ten minutes, then drain well and pat dry with a paper towel.
In a large bowl, combine the drained red onions, cucumbers, cilantro, peanuts and jalapeño pepper. Set aside.
Combine the lime juice, oil, fish sauce, sugar and garlic in a small bowl and whisk until the sugar dissolves. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Taste and add salt if necessary. Serve the salad within 30 minutes.
