Shredded Thai Salad with Avocado Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Shredded Thai Salad featuring crisp cabbage, sweet carrots, and bell pepper, tossed in a tangy, slightly spicy lime and fish sauce dressing, finished with creamy avocado and crunchy roasted peanuts for texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes plus 15-30 minutes chilling
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
Crunchy Toppings
- ½ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
Dressing
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Veggies: Shred the green cabbage finely, grate the carrots, thinly slice the red bell pepper, and slice the green onions. These fresh vegetables create the base for your salad with a mix of crisp textures and flavors.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, freshly squeezed lime juice, sugar, and Sriracha sauce until well combined. This dressing balances salty, tangy, sweet, and spicy notes typical of Thai cuisine.
- Toss It Together: Place the shredded cabbage, grated carrots, sliced bell pepper, green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, and roughly chopped roasted peanuts into a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
- Add Avocado Last: Gently fold in the diced ripe avocado to the salad mixture, being careful to maintain its creamy texture without mashing it.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the salad for 15 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and enhance the overall taste. Serve chilled for best results.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator up to 1 day.
- For a vegetarian or vegan version, substitute fish sauce with soy sauce or tamari.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha to control the heat level to your preference.
- Use fresh lime juice for the most vibrant flavor in the dressing.
- Adding extra peanuts or fresh herbs like mint can enhance texture and aroma.
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