Thai Banana and Green Chilli Salad
Experience the perfect fusion of sweet, spicy, and tangy with this vibrant Thai Banana and Green Chilli Salad. Featuring ripe bananas delicately paired with the fiery kick of green chilies, this unique salad is elevated by the crunch of roasted peanuts and the fragrant freshness of cilantro. A flavorful dressing made with fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and sesame oil ties it all together, creating a harmonious balance of Thai-inspired flavors in just 15 minutes. Ideal as a light appetizer or a refreshing side dish, this no-cook recipe is both quick and packed with bold, exotic flair. Perfect for anyone seeking a creative twist on traditional salads!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces Ripe bananas
- 2 pieces Green chilies
- 2 pieces Shallots
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons Roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Palm sugar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice them into thin rounds or diagonal slices. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely slice the green chilies and shallots. Add them to the bowl with the bananas.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and roasted peanuts. Set aside for garnishing later.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing the fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, sesame oil, and salt. Stir well until the palm sugar dissolves completely.
Pour the dressing over the banana mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring the bananas are evenly coated without mashing them.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and sprinkle the chopped cilantro and roasted peanuts on top as garnish.
Serve immediately as a side dish or light appetizer. Enjoy the balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 775 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 439 mg | 9% | |
*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.
