Classic Thai Salad
Bright, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, this Classic Thai Salad is the perfect harmony of crisp vegetables, fragrant herbs, and a tangy, umami-packed dressing. Featuring a vibrant mix of thinly sliced cabbage, julienned carrots, and crunchy red bell pepper, this dish is elevated with aromatic cilantro, refreshing mint, and the zesty kick of minced Thai chili. A quick homemade dressing made from lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil ties everything together, while a sprinkle of roasted peanuts adds the perfect crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vibrant salad is an ideal choice for a light appetizer, a flavorful side dish, or even a standalone meal on a warm day. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly fresh, it's an easy way to bring authentic Thai flavors to your table.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, julienned
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 0.5 cup peanuts, chopped
- 2 whole limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 small Thai chili, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice the cabbage, julienne the carrot, and slice the cucumber and red bell pepper. Place these in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Add the fresh herbs: Chop the cilantro and mint leaves. Thinly slice the green onions. Add them to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Toast and chop the peanuts if they are not already pre-roasted or chopped. Add them to the bowl for a crunchy texture.
Step 4
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the juice of two limes, fish sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced Thai chili, and sesame oil. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the ingredients are well combined.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice for tanginess or fish sauce for saltiness.
Step 7
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish to complement a main meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1097.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 850.8 |
| Total Fat 54.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2652.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 81.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 38.1g | |
| Protein 33.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 509.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2722.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories