Tuesday, February 7, 2012

What is a recipe for a thai salad dressing?

Hi



does anyone know of a delicious thai salad dressing? im particularly looking for one to go with a snow pea salad. I dont want it to be very fishy, the one I tried was like a lime base that was slightly sweet. was absolutely delicious!!



please help! thank you!What is a recipe for a thai salad dressing?
Chicken Salad With Thai-Flavored Dressing



4 cups rotisserie chicken, skinned and boned, meat shredded into bite-sized pieces

2 medium celery ribs, cut into small dice

2 medium green onions, sliced thin

1/4 cup chopped honey-roasted peanuts

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce

1 teaspoon ground ginger

2 teaspoons white sugar

1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

To serve:

Boston lettuce

sliced cucumbers

grated carrots

chopped honey-roasted peanuts



In a medium bowl, mix chicken, celery, green onions and peanuts. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, fish sauce, ginger, sugar, red pepper, cilantro and mint, plus 2 Tbs. water.

Toss dressing with chicken mixture and serve on a bed of Boston lettuce with the suggested accompaniments.

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Thai Salad With Easy Spicy Dressing



1 small head romaine lettuce, chopped

1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips

1 carrot, peeled and shredded

2 cups bean sprouts

1 small cucumber, halved and sliced

1 cup snow peas, trimmed

1/4 cup red onion, slivered

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/2 cup chopped fresh mint

1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed (I prefer cashews)



DRESSING INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons lime juice

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil

3 teaspoons sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce

1-2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2-3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper



Toss veggies and herbs together in a large salad bowl.

Whisk dressing ingredients in a small bowl (or whirl in a blender like I did) until sugar is dissolved.

Gently toss salad with dressing. Top with chopped nuts and serve.

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