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Easy Thai Salmon Salad Recipe

Thai salmon salad with red onions, mint, and lime served on a black square plate.
Easy Thai salmon salad made with fresh herbs and a balanced dressing. Healthy, gluten-free, and on the table in just 20 minutes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Serving Size 2

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Mortar and pestle
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Serving plate
  • Large mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 fresh chilies
  • 8 oz salmon raw or cooked
  • 2½ tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1½ tbsp sugar syrup
  • 1½ tbsp fish sauce
  • ½ tbsp fermented fish sauce optional
  • 2 culantro leaves finely chopped
  • ½ red onion thinly sliced
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Instructions

  • Pound the fresh chilies and garlic together in a mortar and pestle until fragrant. Set aside.
  • Cut the salmon into small, bite-sized cubes and set aside on a serving plate.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the chili-garlic mixture with lime juice, fish sauce, sugar syrup, and fermented fish sauce (if using). Stir to mix well.
  • Add the sliced red onion and culantro. Mix until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
  • Pour the dressing over the salmon. Serve immediately while fresh and cold.

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Nutrition Facts
Easy Thai Salmon Salad Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
222
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
62
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
1120
mg
49
%
Potassium
 
656
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
15
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
 
48
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
33
mg
3
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.