Archive for the ‘Salad’ Category

Laab Gai – Thai Chicken Salad (Larb/Laap)

This famous dish is iconic of northeastern Thai cuisine, and it’s probably the healthiest chicken salad.   Ingredients 300 g ground chicken, preferably not lean (I grind my own using 50/50 dark and white meat, see video @3:20 for how to grind your own chicken) 2 Tbsp water or unsalted chicken stock 1 Tbsp + […]

Thai Fried Egg Salad (Yum Khai Dao)

Yum Khai Dao is a quick and easy lunch or a light, tasty snack. This recipe uses normal chicken eggs but duck eggs can be used or even quail eggs. Quail eggs make the dish look much prettier and you won’t need to cut these eggs up.

A Spicy Thai Salad (Yum Woon Sen Gai)

Yum Woon Sen, is a Thai bean thread noodle salad that is often served with either prawns or ground chicken. The ‘dressing’ is made up of the usual Thai ingredients, naam pla (fish sauce), lime juice and lemon grass. I also added lots of coriander (cilantro) and mint to my recipe. The salad can be […]

Thai Noodle/Pasta Salad with Shrimp and Vegetables

This easy salad is super-delicious and virtually fat free! Asian-style wheat noodles – or fettuccini pasta noodles – are tossed in an array of fresh vegetables, shrimp, and herbs for the best pasta salad you’ll have all summer. The oil-free dressing is extremely tasty, bursting with the quintessential tastes of Thai cooking. Make the full […]

Thai Fruit Salad

Tropical fruit – or a mixture of tropical and local fruit – is tossed together in a sweet coconut-lime fruit salad dressing that enhances but never overwhelms the luscious taste of the fruit. Choose your own combination of fruit for this easy fresh fruit salad. If making it for a party, consider serving your fruit […]

Grilled Shrimp Salad

This grilled shrimp salad is easy to make, and yet the taste is truly gourmet. For this recipe, I’ve combined classic Thai garlic grilled shrimp with a salad of mixed greens and herbs, all topped off with a cool coconut dressing that is fabulous on a warm summer day. Add grilled pineapple or mango to […]

Pad Thai Noodle Salad

Based on world-famous Pad Thai noodles, this salad features bold Thai flavors and an abundance of textures. It’s also light in calories and fat, plus naturally gluten-free. Serve it up as a main course or side dish – also makes a beautiful salad to take to a summer potluck, picnic, or cookout.

Thai Green Papaya Salad – “Som Tam”

This green papaya salad, known as som tam, is popular in most areas of Thailand, and when you taste it, you’ll know why. The slightly tart flavor of the green papaya combines well with the spice of red chili pepper and the saltiness of shrimp paste and fish sauce, plus the sweetness of honey. Green […]

Thai Tossed Green Salad

This easy tossed green salad recipe can be put together in a matter of minutes. Thai green salad makes a wonderfully cooling side dish to spicy Thai curries and other Thai recipes, but is equally excellent for everyday meals. This tossed salad includes a very simple salad dressing recipe that’s delicious, fresh, and slightly creamy […]

Thai Mango Chicken Salad

Thai salads are meant to do exactly that, and this Thai Mango Chicken Salad is a prime example. It thrills your tastebuds with an exquisite mingling of flavors, it’s visually beautiful, the smell of the mango and coconut are heavenly, and you’ll hear a pleasant crunch as you indulge in bite after delicious bite. The […]

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