Thai Seafood Salad

This Thai Seafood Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, featuring a medley of fresh seafood, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfectly balanced with flavors, it’s a delightful way to enjoy a light meal.

Ingredients

• Cooked shrimp - 100 grams
• Cooked squid - 100 grams
• Cucumber - 1/2 medium, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1/2 medium, thinly sliced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Fresh mint leaves - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)

Steps

1. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, olive oil, sugar, and chili flakes until the sugar is dissolved.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, cooked squid, cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, and red onion.
3. Pour the dressing over the seafood and vegetable mixture, tossing gently to combine.
4. Add chopped cilantro and mint leaves, and toss lightly again.
5. Let the salad sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 22 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 180 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from seafood, promoting heart health.
• High in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, supporting overall wellness.

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