Classic Thai Salad
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly fresh, this Classic Thai Salad is a vibrant medley of crisp vegetables and bold flavors. Featuring a colorful mix of cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and red bell peppers, this salad gets a punch of aroma from fragrant cilantro and mint. The tangy, umami-rich dressing made with fresh lime juice, fish sauce, and a hint of Thai chili brings the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy to every bite. Topped with crunchy peanuts for added texture, this easy-to-make recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it a perfect appetizer or side dish for any Thai-inspired feast. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing summer salad or a low-carb, gluten-free option bursting with flavor, this dish will never disappoint.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 0.5 cup peanuts, chopped
- 2 whole limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 small Thai chili, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice the cabbage, julienne the carrot, and slice the cucumber and red bell pepper. Place these in a large salad bowl.
Add the fresh herbs: Chop the cilantro and mint leaves. Thinly slice the green onions. Add them to the salad bowl.
Toast and chop the peanuts if they are not already pre-roasted or chopped. Add them to the bowl for a crunchy texture.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the juice of two limes, fish sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced Thai chili, and sesame oil. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the ingredients are well combined.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice for tanginess or fish sauce for saltiness.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish to complement a main meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
851 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.1 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.9 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2653 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.6 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 510 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2723 mg | 58% | |
*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.
