Description
Spicy pad thai salad delivers a fresh, low-carb twist on classic Thai cuisine. Crunchy vegetables and zesty dressing create a light, satisfying meal you can enjoy without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 large carrots
- 1 handful fresh coriander
- 1 handful fresh mint
- 2 spring onions
- 1 handful peanuts, roughly chopped
- Shredded chicken
- Beef
- Duck
- Prawns
- Tofu
- Boiled eggs
- 1 lime (juice)
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) sesame oil
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) fish sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) chili flakes
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preparation: Transform carrots and cucumber into delicate noodle-like strands using a spiralizer, then transfer to a spacious mixing bowl.
- Protein Integration: Add chosen protein (shredded chicken, beef, duck, prawns, tofu, or soft boiled eggs) among the vegetable ribbons, creating a balanced foundation.
- Herbal Infusion: Chop fresh coriander and mint leaves into fine fragments, scattering them across the salad to introduce vibrant, aromatic complexity.
- Dressing Creation: Combine lime juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili flakes, honey, and minced garlic in a sealed jar, shaking vigorously until ingredients meld into a harmonious dressing.
- Final Assembly: Drizzle prepared dressing over the salad, gently tossing to ensure even coating, then crown with crushed peanuts for a satisfying textural contrast.
- Serving: Present immediately to preserve crisp textures and maximize the bright, zesty flavor profile of this innovative low-carb pad thai salad.
Notes
- Spiralize with Precision: Use sharp spiralizer or vegetable peeler to create uniform, thin vegetable noodles for optimal texture and visual appeal.
- Protein Flexibility: Choose protein based on dietary preferences, ensuring it complements the fresh vegetable base and enhances overall flavor profile.
- Dressing Balance: Shake dressing ingredients thoroughly to create a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy elements that elevate the salad’s taste.
- Serve Fresh: Consume immediately to maintain crisp vegetable texture and vibrant flavor, preventing soggy or wilted ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg