Description
Chopped Thai Salad is a refreshing and colorful dish that combines a variety of fresh veggies and herbs with a spicy dressing. It’s typically made with a base of lettuce or mixed greens, and can include ingredients like bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots, onions, and cilantro. Chopped Thai Salad is often served with a protein like chicken, tofu, or shrimp, making it a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 small cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 small carrot, peeled and grated
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/2 cup roasted cashews or peanuts.
- 1/2 cup cooked and shelled edamame
- 1/4 purple cabbage – thinly cut
EQUIPMENT
- A large bowl for mixing the salad ingredients
- A small bowl for whisking the dressing ingredients
- A knife and cutting board for chopping the vegetables
- Measuring cups and spoons for measuring out the ingredients
- A whisk or fork for mixing the dressing ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, bell peppers, cucumber, carrot, cilantro, mint, peanuts, and edamame.
- Step 2 : In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, rice vinegar, water, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic until well combined.
- Step 3 : Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Step 4 : Serve the salad immediately, garnished with additional peanuts and cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Customize to your taste: This Chopped Thai Salad recipe is very customizable, so feel free to add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste. For example, you can try adding other vegetables like cherry tomatoes, bean sprouts, or sliced avocado. You can also try using different herbs like mint or basil, or adding a different protein like beef or pork.
- Use fresh ingredients: For the best flavor and texture, it’s important to use fresh, high-quality ingredients in this salad. Look for crisp, brightly-colored vegetables and fragrant herbs.
- Adjust the dressing to taste: The dressing for this salad is meant to be a starting point, so feel free to adjust the flavors to suit your taste. If you like things spicier, you can add more red pepper flakes or try using a different type of hot sauce. If you prefer a sweeter dressing, you can increase the amount of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Thailand
Nutrition
- Calories: 347
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: CHOPPED THAI SALAD