Tasty Thai Cucumber Salad

Name: Tasty Thai Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 13 min
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Ingredients: 2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced (seeds removed if you prefer less moisture); 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced (for a gentle bite and pretty color); 1/3 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (for herbaceous brightness); a handful Fresh Thai basil, torn (optional, but adds a fragrant lift); 1/3 cup Peanuts, toasted and roughly chopped (for crunch, can substitute with toasted cashews or almonds); 1 small Red chili or jalapeño, thinly sliced (seeds removed to control heat, omit for a kid-friendly version); 3 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed (for lively acidity); 2 teaspoons Fish sauce (for umami depth, can substitute with soy sauce or tamari); 1 tablespoon Brown sugar or palm sugar (to balance the tart and salty notes); 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar (for mild tang); 1 teaspoon Sesame oil (for a whisper of toasted flavor); Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)