Thai Green Bean Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Thai Green Bean Salad! Crisp, tender-crisp green beans meet crunchy red bell peppers, shredded carrots, and a flavorful medley of fresh cilantro and green onions, all tossed in a boldly tangy dressing made with soy sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of brown sugar. Garnished with roasted peanuts for added texture and flair, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Perfect as a healthy side dish or light main course, this colorful salad delivers the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that Thai cuisine is famous for. Serve it fresh or let it marinate for even more depth—either way, it’s guaranteed to impress your taste buds! Keywords: Thai salad, green bean recipe, Asian-inspired salad, quick healthy recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:3 mins

Total Time:18 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams green beans
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium carrot
• 30 grams fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 stalks green onion
• 40 grams roasted peanuts
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 small red chili

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl by adding ice cubes and cold water.

Step 2

Trim the ends off the green beans and cut them into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3 inches long).

Step 3

Blanch the green beans by adding them to the boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn bright green and are tender-crisp.

Step 4

Immediately transfer the green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Let them sit for 1-2 minutes, then drain and pat dry.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips and shred the carrot using a grater or julienne peeler. Finely chop the cilantro and green onions.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together soy sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, and finely chopped red chili.

Step 7

In a large salad bowl, combine the green beans, red bell pepper, carrot, cilantro, green onions, and roasted peanuts.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 9

Serve immediately or let the salad marinate in the fridge for 10-15 minutes for a deeper flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	740 grams (740.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	597

Total Fat 36.80g	47%
Saturated Fat 5.80g	29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2848mg	124%
Total Carbohydrate 56.20g	20%
Dietary Fiber 18.80g	67%
Total Sugars 24.70g
Protein 24.20g	48%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 248mg	19%
Iron 6mg	36%
Potassium 1828mg	39%

*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: 50.7%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 34.4%