Thai-style vegetable salad
Discover a vibrant and refreshing Thai-style vegetable salad made with crunchy carrots, sweet shallots, and red pepper, topped with roasted peanuts and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect as a light meal or a side dish, this easy recipe bursts with bold flavors and a hint of spice from chili powder.
- 20 Jul 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 20 min
- 4 Servings
- 8 Ingredients
This Thai-style vegetable salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that combines crisp vegetables with the vibrant and distinct flavors of Thai cuisine. It's a perfect option for a light lunch or a flavorful side dish, bringing together zesty lime, crunchy peanuts, and a hint of spicy chili.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the peanuts.
- Toast them for about 3-5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally to avoid burning, until they are golden brown and fragrant.
- Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, chili powder, lime juice, and sugar.
- Whisk the mixture together until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the julienned carrots, sliced shallots, and red bell pepper strips.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables.
- Toss everything together until well coated.
- Roughly chop the toasted peanuts and sprinkle them over the salad.
- Give the salad one final gentle toss to distribute the peanuts evenly.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld together.
Tips:
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu to the salad.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
- To keep the peanuts crunchy, add them just before serving.
- If you prefer a sweeter dressing, you can increase the amount of sugar or add a touch of honey.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
- Use a vegetable peeler to julienne the carrots easily, or buy pre-shredded carrots to save time.
This Thai-style vegetable salad is not only delicious but also quick to prepare. It's an excellent way to enjoy fresh vegetables in a tangy and spicy dressing. Serve it immediately to enjoy the crisp texture of the vegetables.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 140 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 120kcal | 6% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 4.49g | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 14g | 4% |
| Fiber 4.00g | 11% |
| Sugar 8g | 8% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 6g | 8% |
| Saturated 0.86g | 3% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 300ug | 33% |
| Choline 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 0.15mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 0.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 2.22mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 0.27mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B9 60ug | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 36mg | 39% |
| Vitamin E 2.05mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K 7ug | 5% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 40mg | 3% |
| Copper, Cu 0.20mg | 22% |
| Iron, Fe 1.17mg | 11% |
| Magnesium, Mg 36mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus, P 90mg | 7% |
| Potassium, K 380mg | 11% |
| Selenium, Se 1.36ug | 2% |
| Sodium, Na 60mg | 4% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.73mg | 7% |
| Water | |
| Water 110g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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