Soy-Free Classic Thai Salad

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly fresh, this Soy-Free Classic Thai Salad is a vibrant twist on a beloved dish, perfect for those avoiding soy. Packed with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet julienned carrots, this salad dazzles with color and nutrition. Fragrant herbs like cilantro and mint elevate the experience, while roasted peanuts add a satisfying crunch. The homemade dressing, made with tangy lime juice, gluten-free fish sauce, and palm sugar, provides the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and zesty flavors, with an optional kick of Thai bird chili for a hint of spice. Ready in just 20 minutes and free of soy, this salad makes a refreshing appetizer or light main course that’s bursting with authentic Thai flavors. Serve this gluten-free, wholesome dish and let its bold flavors transport your taste buds straight to Thailand!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the dressing and, if preferred, the sliced Thai bird chili for an extra kick.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts over the top of the salad as a garnish.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing soy-free classic Thai salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1223.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	824.8

Total Fat 40.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4335.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.3g	0%
Total Sugars 50.9g
Protein 38.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 455.1mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 3130.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.1%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 43.2%