Gluten-Free Classic Thai Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this Gluten-Free Classic Thai Salad is a vibrant twist on the traditional Thai favorite, reimagined for gluten-free diets. Packed with crisp mixed greens, crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and ribboned carrots, this salad is a celebration of fresh, colorful vegetables. Fragrant herbs like cilantro and mint elevate the dish, while a tangy, umami-packed dressing made from lime juice, gluten-free soy sauce, and fish sauce ties everything together. Topped with chopped peanuts for the perfect touch of crunch, this salad is a quick, no-cook recipe ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal appetizer or light main course. Whether you're looking for a healthy gluten-free option or simply want to savor the bold, signature flavors of Thai cuisine, this salad delivers in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cucumber
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 carrot
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 3 spring onions
- 0.25 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
- 0.25 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 garlic clove
- 0.25 teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables: Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise and then into thin slices. Cut the red bell pepper into thin strips. Peel the carrot, then shave it into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop the fresh cilantro and mint leaves. Thinly slice the spring onions.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, and cherry tomatoes. Toss in the cilantro, mint, and spring onions.
To prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, gluten-free soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar.
Mince the garlic and add it to the dressing along with the red chili flakes, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the vegetables evenly.
Top the salad with chopped peanuts just before serving for added crunch.
Serve the salad immediately and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of Thailand in a gluten-free version.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
557 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.3 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3263 mg | 142% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.4 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.7 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 578 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 3070 mg | 65% | |
*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.
