Keeping things on the healthier side today with this colorful and flavorful Chopped Thai Salad. If you make my Mango Cucumber Chopped Salad on the regular like I do, you're going to love this one too!
Let's take a quick poll - just leave your answer in the comments - do we want more healthy recipes on the blog this time of year?? I feel like fall recipes are so often really decadent which I am 1000% okay with, but also I love a good healthy fall meal too. Thoughts? Leave them below.
This Chopped Thai Salad is LOADED with everything you need to keep things light and bright. Tons of veggies and a really light vinaigrette that you'll love. You could add some roasted salmon or chicken or steak if you want extra protein too. But brace yourselves, because you'll want 4 servings of this it's THAT good!! Have at it! xo
Chopped Thai Salad
Ingredients
For the Vinaigrette
- â…“ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 4 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 lime zested and juice
For the Salad
- 8 ounces frozen shelled edamame
- 5-6 cups baby kale shredded
- 3 large carrots shredded
- 2 bell peppers 1 red, 1 yellow, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 cup sliced green onions
- ¾ cup cashews roughly chopped
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 mango diced
Instructions
- Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
- Cook the edamame according to the package directions. Drain and allow it to cool. Meanwhile, combine the kale, carrots, peppers, cilantro leaves, and green onions.
- Add the cooked edamame, cashews, avocado and mango to the bowl with all the ingredients. Add the dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
Yes love the healthy influence but also a balance!
Delicious salad! I added avocado and some shredded chicken and would definitely recommend!
The ultimate salad....quick, crisp, spicy, and sweet!! Making it weekly and loving it!!!
Soooooo delicious, colorful and easy! This one will be on repeat in our house!
I just found your site a couple days ago and Over already made two salads! We loved this one. The dressing has a very vibrant flavor and compliments the flavors of the salad quite well. The only thing I would change is to cut the pepper even small as mine were longer than everything shredded and chopped.
Healthy fall meal options, please!!
Gaby-
Six months into quarantine and I have cooked my way through your cookbooks- and loved every minute/ meal. However, it is time to eat well but a little lighter. Would love more recipes- with the Gaby spin on lighter meals.
Thank you!
I can’t wait to try your Thai salad it sounds delicious
Thank you for sharing your recipes!
I want both
Thank you recipes are great
Love the dressing! I put the garlic through a press, or should it have been minced?
either way!!
How many does this serve? Family of 5 and was going to add a protein. One recipe enough or double it?
if you add protein you'll be good with this!!
I just love all these fresh ingredients and tasty dressing.
So perfect. I made a similar marinade and grilled chicken to go with it and some rice noodles to toss in. Delicious! Thank you!! Also makes enough for my lunches most of the days this week. Awesome!
This was GREAT! I tossed a bit of it with brown rice noodles for our 2YO and she loved it, too!
love this salad! have made it weekly since I discovered it, never disappoints <3