Asian Cucumber Thai Salad

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup distilled white vinegar
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 pounds cucumbers – halved, seeded, and sliced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
• Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Directions

Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, coriander, red pepper flakes, and salt in a salad bowl until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and chopped mint, and toss to coat with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to blend the flavors.

Before serving, toss again with chopped peanuts, and garnish with sprigs of fresh mint.