Salad Topper by Fresh Use W Tangled Thai Salad Zwt 9
Brighten up your meals with the vibrant and refreshing flavors of the Salad Topper by Fresh Use with Tangled Thai Salad, perfect for ZWT 9-inspired cuisine. Packed with crisp, colorful veggies like shredded carrots, spiralized cucumber, and red cabbage, this salad bursts with texture and nutrition. Fresh herbs like cilantro and mint along with an optional Thai chili add an aromatic zing, while the savory-sweet dressing made with lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegan twist), toasted sesame oil, and honey ties it all together. Topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and crunchy peanuts or cashews, this quick 15-minute recipe is an irresistible addition to greens, grain bowls, or grilled proteins. Perfect for those seeking a healthy, Southeast Asian-inspired twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 large cucumber (spiralized or julienned)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage, thinly shredded
- 3 stalks green onions, finely sliced
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cup dry roasted peanuts or cashews (optional)
- 1 small Thai chili (optional, finely minced)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots, spiralized cucumber, sliced red bell pepper, shredded red cabbage, green onions, chopped cilantro, and chopped mint leaves.
If using, add the dry roasted peanuts or cashews and finely minced Thai chili for extra crunch and spice.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce), toasted sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), minced ginger, and minced garlic to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
Let the salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the vegetables to absorb the dressing.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Enjoy as a refreshing standalone salad or as a flavorful topper for greens, rice bowls, or grilled proteins.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
942 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.8 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3370 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.8 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.5 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.0 g | ||
| Protein | 38.6 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 612 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 2918 mg | 62% | |
*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.
