Jul 13 2026

Thai Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Fresh salad with a tangy dressing.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

Method

Salad Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, then place them in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Slice the Cucumber

    Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it thinly. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl.

  3. 3

    Grate the Carrot

    Peel the carrot and grate it using a grater. Add the grated carrot to the salad bowl.

  4. 4

    Chop the Red Bell Pepper

    Remove the seeds and stem from the red bell pepper, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl.

  5. 5

    Add Cherry Tomatoes

    Wash the cherry tomatoes and halve them before adding to the salad.

  6. 6

    Slice Green Onions

    Chop the green onions, using both the white and green parts, and add them to the salad.

  7. 7

    Chop Cilantro

    Rinse the cilantro, remove the thick stems, and chop the leaves finely. Add to the bowl.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 8

    Mix the Dressing

    In a small bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and chili flakes. Whisk together until the sugar is dissolved.

  2. 9

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the prepared salad, and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.

Serving

  1. 10

    Serve Immediately

    Serve the salad immediately for the best freshness, garnishing with additional cilantro if desired.

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