Thai Vegetable Salad

This Thai Vegetable Salad is a vibrant mix of fresh, crunchy vegetables tossed in a zesty dressing, making it a refreshing and healthy vegan dinner option. Bursting with flavors and textures, it's perfect for a light meal or as a side dish.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro - 20 grams, chopped
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Maple syrup - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Peanut butter - 1 tablespoon
• Crushed peanuts - 30 grams, for garnish
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, and peanut butter until smooth.
3. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are well coated.
4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with crushed peanuts on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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