Whether you are following a diet or not, salad is a quick and easy go-to meal. Salads are a healthy and nutritious mixture of lettuce with vegetables or fruit and seasoned with delicious dressings.
This Thai Inspired Mandarin Salad only takes a few minutes to make. The bright taste of mandarin oranges is a surprising contrast to the pungent sesame oil in the dressing. Perfect for light snack, lunch or dinner.
Thai Inspired Mandarin Salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 192kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cilantro (chopped finely)
- 1 can mandarin slices (drained)
- 1 onion (thinly sliced)
Dressing
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 6 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (Crunchy)
- 4 tbsp cilantro (Chopped)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- juice & zest of 1 lime
- 2 tsp red curry paste
- 1 tsp sichuan peppercorns (ground)
- 8 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 20 drops liquid stevia (to taste)
Instructions
- Tear romaine lettuce leaves into medium pieces.
- Combine the onion slices, chopped cilantro and lime zest. Toss.
- Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a jar. Shake until combined.
- Add the dressing and the mandarin slices, toss gently.
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1925mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5993IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg
Ingredients:
Red Curry Paste:
Maesri Thai Red Curry Paste – 4 oz (Pack of 4)
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Red Boat Premium Fish Sauce, 500 ml (17 oz.)
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Be sure to take a look at these great salads:
Mushroom Parsley and Lime Salad
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