Thai Salad with Carrot and Cucumber Noodles
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Thai Salad with Carrot and Cucumber Noodles
Description
Thai Salad with Carrot and Cucumber Noodles highlights fresh vegetables transformed into noodles using a spiralizer, specifically carrot and English cucumber, paired with chickpeas for protein and chopped green bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. The dressing blends lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, white vinegar, garlic powder, dill, salt, and fresh minced garlic for a bright and tangy flavor profile. Additional honey and rice vinegar dress the spiralized noodles, complementing the main dressing.
The salad combines crunchy, fresh textures with a light, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing. Topping with sesame and chia seeds introduces a pleasant texture contrast.
This salad can be served as a light main or side dish and suits well for those seeking a fresh and vegetable-rich option. Chopped nuts may be added for extra crunch. The flavors develop further when allowed to marinate.
Ingredients
- 3 TBSP lemon juice fresh
- 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 2 TBSP white vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt plus extra, to taste as needed
- ⅛ tsp dill fresh or dried
- ⅛ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp garlic fresh, minced
- 2 cups chickpeas (canned or cooked from dried)
- 1/4-1/2 cup cilantro plus extra to garnish, fresh, chopped
- 1 English cucumber spiralized, large
- ½ cucumber English variety, chopped
- 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup onion finely minced
- 2-3 carrot extra large
- 2 TBSP honey
- 2 TBSP rice vinegar
- 1/2-1 TBSP sesame seeds
- 1/2-1 TBSP chia seeds
Instructions
- Combine lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, dill, salt, and minced garlic and whisk to emulsify.
- In a medium bowl add chickpeas, minced onion, chopped bell pepper, chopped cucumber, and cilantro.
- Pour in dressing and mix thoroughly. The longer you allow them to marinate the more intense the flavor will be!
- Next, using a spiralizer or tool of choice (see post for options) curl one english cucumber and 2-3 large carrots (the biggest, thickest carrots you can find) into raw spiral noodles.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons of honey with 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar and pour over salad.
- Top with extra chopped cilantro and a hearty sprinkle of sesame and chia seeds. If you're adding chopped nuts, toss those babies on top too and have at it!
Notes
- Allow the salad to marinate to enhance flavor intensity.
- Use a spiralizer or similar tool to create the carrot and cucumber noodles evenly.
- Optional chopped nuts can be added for additional texture and flavor.
- Refer to the source for vegan and paleo diet modifications and ingredient swaps.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 592mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 5440IU | 109% |
| Vitamin C | 41.3mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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