Thai Banana and Green Chilli Salad
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
If you’re seeking an adventurous twist to your salad repertoire, this Thai Banana and Green Chilli Salad is a must-try! Featuring the unexpected yet delightful combination of bananas, herbs, snow pea sprouts, and lettuce, all tossed in a zesty green chilli dressing and garnished with crunchy peanuts, this salad promises a flavor explosion that will earn you plenty of compliments. It’s also versatile enough to pair perfectly with sliced chicken or prawns for added protein. For a variation, swap out snow pea sprouts with snow peas or combine both for extra texture and freshness!
Ingredients:
- 3 bananas
- 1/2 head of lettuce
- 1 cucumber
- 1 bunch of mint leaves
- 1 bunch of cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup green chilies
- 1 small piece of ginger
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
Dressing Preparation:
- Combine Flavors: In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add green chilies, ginger, fish sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, and coconut milk.
- Shake Well: Secure the lid and shake vigorously until all the ingredients are well combined to create the flavorful dressing.
Salad Assembly:
- Prepare Greens: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the lettuce or packaged salad leaves with sliced bananas, diced cucumber, snow peas or snow pea sprouts, fresh mint leaves, and cilantro leaves.
- Dress It Up: Pour the prepared green chilli dressing over the salad mixture, ensuring it’s evenly distributed to infuse every bite with Thai-inspired flavors.
- Final Touch: Just before serving, sprinkle the top of the salad with a generous amount of roasted peanuts for added crunch and nuttiness.
Serving Tips:
- For optimal freshness, it’s recommended to add the sliced bananas to the salad just before serving to prevent them from browning.
- This vibrant salad makes for a perfect light lunch or snack option, especially during the summer months or for potluck gatherings where you want to impress with bold flavors.
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding sliced chicken or prawns on top for a protein-packed twist.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 236.1
- Fat Content: 10.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 489.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 34.6g
- Fiber Content: 5g
- Sugar Content: 17.8g
- Protein Content: 6.5g
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of this Thai-inspired salad that marries sweet, savory, and spicy elements harmoniously. With its vibrant colors and refreshing taste, it’s sure to become a favorite among adventurous eaters and salad enthusiasts alike!
