Description
A vibrant and refreshing Thai-inspired salad featuring crisp cucumbers, protein-rich chicken, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 English cucumbers, chopped
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Grill or poach the chicken breast until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes on the grill or 10 minutes simmering. Let it cool before slicing.
- Chop the Veggies: Chop cucumbers, red bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine chopped vegetables, fresh cilantro, and sliced chicken.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, and chili flakes in a separate bowl.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or let sit for 10 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with grilled tofu or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Thai salad, cucumber salad, healthy meal, quick recipe, chicken salad, vibrant flavors
