Grilled Vegetable and Rice Salad with Fish-Sauce Vinaigrette

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
14%
Grilled Vegetable and Rice Salad with Fish-Sauce Vinaigrette
45 min.
6
384kcal

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Elevate your meal with a vibrant and flavorful Grilled Vegetable and Rice Salad, perfectly complemented by a delightful fish-sauce vinaigrette. This dish is a celebration of fresh produce and an array of tantalizing flavors that come together to create a healthy, gluten-free, and dairy-free option for any occasion. With a colorful medley of grilled vegetables—such as zucchini, eggplant, corn, and okra—this salad not only pleases the palate but also nourishes the body.

The smokiness from the grill combined with the zing from fresh herbs and lime juice makes every bite an adventure. The addition of long red chiles adds a subtle heat that's well balanced by the sweetness of palm sugar, creating a vinaigrette that is truly unforgettable. Whether you serve it as a side dish, starter, or a light snack, this recipe is ideal for gatherings or a cozy dinner at home.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can impress your family and friends with a dish that showcases your culinary skills while keeping everything easy and approachable. The bonus? It’s a wholesome option that can be enjoyed by everyone—including those with dietary restrictions. Delight in the harmony of flavors and textures as you scoop soft jasmine rice topped with warm, grilled vegetables, all dressed in an unforgettable fish-sauce dressing. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

  •  to 5 chilies red stemmed (such as Holland or Anaheim)
  • cups jasmine rice steamed
  •  ears corn 
  • small eggplant cut lengthwise into 1" slices
  • tablespoons fish sauce (such as nuoc nam or nam pla)
  •  garlic clove minced
  • cups herbs like: thym mixed fresh loosely packed () (such as basil, cilantro, fennel fronds, marjoram, mint, and tarragon)
  • teaspoon brown sugar light packed ()
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • 12  okra 
  • tablespoon sea salt 
  • 0.3 cup coconut shredded unsweetened
  • servings vegetable oil 
  • large zucchini halved lengthwise

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • grill
  • mortar and pestle

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 250°F.
  2. Spreadout coconut (if using) on a rimmedbaking sheet.
  3. Bake, stirring often, untilgolden brown, about 10 minutes.
  4. Letcool on pan.
  5. Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoalgrill, or heat a gas grill to high.
  6. Brush grill grates with oil. Meanwhile,combine okra, corn, zucchini, chiles,eggplant, and salt in a large bowl;drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Grillvegetables (use a grill basket if youhave one), turning frequently, untilcrisp-tender and lightly charred, about8 minutes.
  7. Place chiles in a mediumbowl; cover tightly with plastic to letsteam for easy peeling. Set chiles asidefor dressing.
  8. Cut corn kernels from cobs; placein a large bowl.
  9. Cut zucchini andeggplant into irregular 1" pieces; placein bowl with corn. Trim any toughtops from okra and cut okra in halflengthwise; add to bowl. Set aside.
  10. Peel or scrape off charred skin from chiles anddiscard. Purée chiles (with seeds) andgarlic in a food processor or mashwith a mortar and pestle until a coarsepaste forms.
  11. Add sugar and processor pound until dissolved. Stir in fishsauce and lime juice.
  12. Drizzle dressing over warm vegetables;add herbs and toasted coconut(if using); toss well.
  13. Scoop steamed rice onto a platterand top with salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories384kcal
Protein7.97%
Fat40.62%
Carbs51.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.17
Glycemic Load
33.81
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.578261104615%

Flavonoids

Delphinidin
65.41mg
Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.22mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
5.8mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:384.12kcal
19.21%
Fat:18.05g
27.77%
Saturated Fat:4.71g
29.45%
Carbohydrates:51.41g
17.14%
Net Carbohydrates:44.95g
16.35%
Sugar:10.63g
11.81%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1656.79mg
72.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.96g
15.93%
Vitamin K:76.03µg
72.41%
Manganese:1.38mg
68.99%
Vitamin C:53.52mg
64.87%
Vitamin B6:0.56mg
28.11%
Fiber:6.46g
25.84%
Magnesium:96.01mg
24%
Folate:91.66µg
22.92%
Potassium:802.22mg
22.92%
Vitamin A:1055.7IU
21.11%
Phosphorus:179.69mg
17.97%
Copper:0.33mg
16.47%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.68%
Selenium:10.23µg
14.61%
Vitamin B3:2.87mg
14.34%
Vitamin B5:1.32mg
13.18%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.32%
Vitamin E:1.83mg
12.22%
Zinc:1.53mg
10.22%
Iron:1.78mg
9.88%
Calcium:77.59mg
7.76%
Source:Epicurious