Soy-Free Classic Thai Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Soy-Free Classic Thai Salad! Perfectly balanced with tangy lime juice, savory fish sauce, and a touch of sweetness from palm sugar, this dish delivers the authentic taste of Thailand without soy-based ingredients. Crisp mixed salad greens form the base, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, and a medley of fresh herbs like cilantro and mint. A garnish of roasted peanuts adds irresistible crunch, while optional Thai bird chili brings a hint of heat for spice lovers. Quick to prepare and bursting with freshness, this gluten-free Thai salad makes an ideal appetizer, light lunch, or side dish to any meal. Taste the harmony of bold flavors in every bite—your new go-to for a healthy, soy-free twist on a classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens (such as romaine and butter lettuce)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 large Carrot, julienned
- 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cup Roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
- 0.25 cup Lime juice
- 3 tablespoons Fish sauce (gluten-free)
- 1.5 tablespoons Palm sugar or coconut sugar, finely grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 small Thai bird chili, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
Start by preparing all the salad ingredients. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, red onion, cilantro, and mint leaves.
In a small mixing bowl, create the salad dressing by combining the lime juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar. Stir well until the palm sugar is fully dissolved.
Add the minced garlic to the dressing and, if preferred, the sliced Thai bird chili for an extra kick.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts over the top of the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing soy-free classic Thai salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
825 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.9 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4336 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.1 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.9 g | ||
| Protein | 38.3 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 455 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3130 mg | 67% | |
*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.
