I’ve had Thai food on my mind lately since the weather is cooling off and Thai food adds some extra heat when it’s cold outside. I find the deep flavors in Thai dishes to be so comforting and grounding.
I spent time several years ago playing around with Thai-inspired recipes in anticipation of my honeymoon adventures in Thailand. I wanted to create some healthy crave-worthy recipes full of those refreshing, sweet, and zesty flavors.
This delicious Spicy Thai Salad was one of the recipes I made over and it’s still one of my go-tos almost 10 years later!
From its crunchy cabbage base to its lime juice-based dressing, this salad has all of the sweet and tangy Thai flavors that we all love. It’s super easy to throw together and will be a crowd-pleaser whether you serve it for a weeknight meal or a larger gathering.
Give it a try and let us know what you think in the comments below! We love hearing from you.
With love and lime juice,
Jo and Jules
Spicy Thai Salad
Yields: 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
For the dressing:
¼ cup fresh lime juice ⅛ cup sesame oil ⅛ cup olive oil ½-1 tbsp maple syrup ¼ cup cashews, soaked in water for 2 hours 1 tsp red chili flakes
For the salad:
¼ cup cilantro, chopped ¼ cup mint, chopped ¼ cup scallions ¾ head Napa cabbage, chopped ¼ head red cabbage, chopped ¼ cup carrots, julienned Handful of cashews
Instructions:
Blend lime juice, sesame oil, olive oil, maple syrup, soaked cashews and red chili flakes in a high speed blender. Set dressing aside or place in the refrigerator. Toss cilantro, mint, carrots, plus the Napa and red cabbage in a large bowl. Pour dressing over the salad and sprinkle with remaining cashews. Enjoy!
Jo Schaalman and Jules Peláez are co-authors of two books The Conscious Cleanse: Lose Weight, Heal Your Body and Transform Your Life in 14 Days, a best-selling, step-by-step guide to help you live your most vibrant life and their brand new The Conscious Cleanse Cookbook! Together they’ve led thousands of people through their online supported cleanse through their accessible and light-hearted approach. They’ve been dubbed “the real deal” by founder and chief creative director Bobbi Brown, of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, beauty editor of the TODAY show.