Thai Carrot Cucumber Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Thai Carrot Cucumber Salad is the perfect blend of crisp vegetables and tangy, aromatic dressing. Featuring julienned carrots, cooling cucumber slices, and vibrant red bell pepper, this salad is elevated with the zesty kick of lime juice, the umami depth of fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian twist), and a touch of sweetness from honey or maple syrup. Finished with a sprinkling of roasted peanuts for added crunch and garnished with fragrant cilantro, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect as a light appetizer or refreshing side dish, it celebrates the bold, balanced flavors of Thailand in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 medium Carrots
• 2 medium Cucumbers
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian option)
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red chili flakes
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Peel the carrots and julienne them into thin matchstick-sized pieces, or use a julienne peeler. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds with a spoon, and julienne or thinly slice them. Add to the bowl with the carrots.

Step 3

Slice the red bell pepper thinly into strips and add to the bowl.

Step 4

Roughly chop the fresh cilantro and toss it into the vegetable mixture.

Step 5

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together lime juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce), rice vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, minced garlic, crushed red chili flakes, and salt until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 7

Sprinkle the roasted peanuts over the salad and gently mix in or leave them as a garnish on top for extra crunch.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a light appetizer or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld together. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	881 grams (881.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	579

Total Fat 34.60g	44%
Saturated Fat 5.50g	28%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.60g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2147mg	93%
Total Carbohydrate 59.30g	22%
Dietary Fiber 14.10g	50%
Total Sugars 29.70g
Protein 18.60g	37%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 180mg	14%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 1871mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.0%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 38.1%