Description
A refreshing Thai cucumber salad topped with smoky grilled chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked grilled chicken, diced
- 2 cups cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Crushed peanuts (for garnish, optional)
- Julienned bell peppers (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, red onion, and cilantro. Mix carefully so as not to bruise the delicate cucumbers.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, minced garlic, palm sugar, and chili flakes until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to combine everything evenly.
- Add the diced grilled chicken and mix gently, ensuring every piece gets a flavorful coating.
- Serve immediately, garnished with crushed peanuts and bell peppers if desired.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken for up to an hour beforehand. Prepare ingredients a day in advance, but keep the dressing separate until serving for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salad, Thai cuisine, grilled chicken, healthy recipes, summer recipes