Som Tum Noodle Salad

Som Tum Noodle Salad is a vibrant and refreshing Thai-inspired dish that combines the crunch of fresh vegetables with the unique flavors of tamarind and lime. This low-carb version replaces traditional noodles with spiralized zucchini, making it a guilt-free yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium (about 400g)
• Carrot - 1 medium (about 100g)
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium (about 150g)
• Cucumber - 1 medium (about 200g)
• Cherry tomatoes - 100g
• Fresh cilantro - 30g
• Roasted peanuts - 30g
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Tamarind paste - 1 tablespoon (15g)
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Red chili - 1 small, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• Honey or sugar substitute - 1 teaspoon (5g), optional

Steps

1. Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer or julienne the zucchini into thin strips.
2. Using a grater, shred the carrot and slice the red bell pepper and cucumber into thin strips.
3. Halve the cherry tomatoes and roughly chop the fresh cilantro.
4. In a large bowl, combine the spiralized zucchini, shredded carrot, bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, tamarind paste, minced garlic, chopped red chili, and honey (if using) to create the dressing.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine all the ingredients.
7. Top the salad with roasted peanuts for added crunch.
8. Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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