5 from 69 votes
Thai Salad with Carrot and Cucumber Noodles
This Thai Salad features spiralized carrot and cucumber noodles combined with chickpeas, bell pepper, onion, and fresh cilantro, all dressed in a mix of lemon juice, olive oil, and vinegar. A touch of honey and rice vinegar adds subtle sweetness and tang, while sesame and chia seeds provide a nutty crunch. The salad offers a refreshing and crisp texture with a balanced citrusy dressing and fresh herb notes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
320 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Fusion, Thai
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320
% 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.