Thai Carrot Cucumber Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Thai Carrot Cucumber Salad is the perfect blend of crisp vegetables and tangy, aromatic dressing. Featuring julienned carrots, cooling cucumber slices, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad is elevated with the zesty kick of lime juice, the umami depth of fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian twist), and a touch of sweetness from honey or maple syrup. Finished with a sprinkling of roasted peanuts for added crunch and garnished with fragrant cilantro, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect as a light appetizer or refreshing side dish, it celebrates the bold, balanced flavors of Thailand in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Carrots
- 2 medium Cucumbers
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian option)
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red chili flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Peel the carrots and julienne them into thin matchstick-sized pieces, or use a julienne peeler. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds with a spoon, and julienne or thinly slice them. Add to the bowl with the carrots.
Slice the red bell pepper thinly into strips and add to the bowl.
Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and toss it into the vegetable mixture.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce), rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, minced garlic, crushed red chili flakes, and salt until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the roasted peanuts over the salad and gently mix in or leave them as a garnish on top for extra crunch.
Serve immediately as a light appetizer or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.6 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2147 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1871 mg | 40% | |
*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.
