Peanut Cucumber Salad
Although this tangy, simply dressed cucumber salad was inspired by a dish the Shaw family enjoyed in a Chinese restaurant, Eva Shaw has found that it complements almost any meal.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
In a large bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Step 2
2
Peel cucumbers, if desired, and slice very thin. Add to dressing and mix to coat. Add more salt to taste and sprinkle with peanuts.
Ingredients
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
About 1/2 teaspoon salt
3 English cucumbers (about 1 1/2 lb. total)
1/2 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
Directions
Step 1
1
In a large bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Step 2
2
Peel cucumbers, if desired, and slice very thin. Add to dressing and mix to coat. Add more salt to taste and sprinkle with peanuts.