By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
63 cal · 15 min
Thai Cucumber Salad
Recipe GLPR77658a51734940
A refreshing and tangy Thai cucumber salad that combines crisp, fresh cucumber slices with a lively pickling liquid infused with ginger, Thai chiles, and a balance of sweet and sour flavors. This vibrant side dish is light, cooling, and pairs wonderfully with rich curries or grilled proteins. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a perfect complement to any Southeast Asian meal.
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Ingredients
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 fresh green Thai chile, deseeded and finely chopped
Directions
Prepare the pickling liquid by combining water, sugar, white distilled vinegar, grated ginger, kosher salt, and chopped Thai chile in a small bowl. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, about 1-2 minutes.
Thinly slice the cucumber into uniform rounds or half-moons, allowing as much surface area as possible to absorb the flavoring liquid.
Place the sliced cucumber into a serving bowl or shallow container.
Pour the cooled pickling liquid over the cucumber slices, making sure the liquid covers all the pieces evenly.
Gently toss the cucumber and liquid together to distribute the ginger and chile pieces throughout. Let the salad sit for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving. The salad is best served chilled or at room temperature.
Comments
Every ingredient is stocked at any Charlotte supermarket—cucumber, vinegar, sugar, salt, and ginger are basics, and Thai chiles appear regularly at Harris Teeter and Kroger produce sections, though they may require a quick look. The stated 15 minutes is honest if you buy pre-sliced cucumber; if you're cutting whole cucumbers, add 5 minutes. Cost per serving runs under $1.50, driven by the low price of cucumbers and pantry staples. This is a quick side that reheats poorly, so it's best eaten the night it's made, and it works well alongside grilled or curry dishes but feels thin as a main course.
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