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

Thai-style vegetable salad

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:

2 carrots
120g
5 shallots
250g
1 red pepper
80g
1/3 cup peanuts
50g
2 garlic cloves
6g
1 tsp chili powder
5g
2 tbsp lime juice
30g
1 tsp sugar
5g

Instructions:

1. Toast the Peanuts:
- 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.
2. Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic, chili powder, lime juice, and sugar.
- Whisk the mixture together until the sugar is fully dissolved.
3. Assemble the Salad:
- 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.
4. Add the Peanuts:
- Roughly chop the toasted peanuts and sprinkle them over the salad.
- Give the salad one final gentle toss to distribute the peanuts evenly.
5. Serve:
- 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 Size140 grams
Energy
Calories 120kcal6%
Protein
Protein 4.49g3%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 14g4%
Fiber 4.00g11%
Sugar 8g8%
Fat
Fat 6g8%
Saturated 0.86g3%
Cholesterol 0.00mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 300ug33%
Choline 16mg3%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg12%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg6%
Vitamin B3 2.22mg14%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg16%
Vitamin B9 60ug14%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 36mg39%
Vitamin E 2.05mg14%
Vitamin K 7ug5%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 40mg3%
Copper, Cu 0.20mg22%
Iron, Fe 1.17mg11%
Magnesium, Mg 36mg8%
Phosphorus, P 90mg7%
Potassium, K 380mg11%
Selenium, Se 1.36ug2%
Sodium, Na 60mg4%
Zinc, Zn 0.73mg7%
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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