Step 1

Cut ends off cucumbers, then partially peel, leaving thin strips of peel in stripes along the cucumber.

Step 2

Cut striped cucumbers in half lengthwise, then in 1/2 inch slices.

Step 3

Wash mint, dry well and chop coarsely or slice into strips.

Step 4

Coarsely chop peanuts.

Step 5

Mix dressing ingredients.

Step 6

Combine chopped mint and cucumbers in plastic bowl, add dressing and stir a few times so cucumbers and mint are completely coated with dressing.

Step 7

Pour into serving bowl, season with salt and pepper if desired.

Step 8

Sprinkle chopped peanuts over and serve immediately.

Step 9

If the recipe makes more than you'll eat at once, I would cut the cucumbers, chop mint, and mix the dressing but keep them refrigerated separately and toss the toss the amount of salad you want together right before serving.