100 Raw Thai Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing 100% Raw Thai Salad! Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like crunchy romaine lettuce, shredded red cabbage, and crisp mung bean sprouts, this colorful dish combines the bold flavors of fresh cilantro, mint, and basil for a burst of Thai-inspired freshness. The zesty lime-ginger dressing, subtly sweetened with honey or maple syrup, perfectly complements the raw veggies, while a sprinkle of chopped cashews or peanuts adds the perfect crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking involved, this easy, plant-based salad is a healthy, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly option that's perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish. Try it today for a refreshing twist on your raw food repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (chopped) Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup (shredded) Red cabbage
- 1 medium (shredded) Carrot
- 1 medium (julienned) Cucumber
- 1 medium (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Mung bean sprouts
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Raw cashews or peanuts
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon (grated) Fresh ginger
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon (optional) Red chili flakes
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables and herbs thoroughly.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Shred the red cabbage and carrot, and add them to the bowl.
Julienne the cucumber and thinly slice the red bell pepper. Add them to the bowl.
Toss in the mung bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, mint leaves, and basil leaves.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, tamari (or soy sauce), honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red chili flakes (if using) to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped raw cashews or peanuts on top for added crunch.
Serve immediately as a light lunch or side dish. Enjoy your 100% raw Thai-inspired salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
668 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.7 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2117 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 88.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2208 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
