Foryoueats: Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts

Ingredients

• For the Salad:
• ½ medium red onion, very thinly sliced
• 2 large English cucumbers, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced crosswise ¼-inch thick
• ⅓ cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ cup salted peanuts
• 1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (or use 1-2 Thai chiles for more heat)
• ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
• For the Dressing:
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice, from 2-3 limes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1½ tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced