Meat Lite: Thai Cabbage Salad with Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
31%
Meat Lite: Thai Cabbage Salad with Chicken
45 min.
4
401kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Meat Lite: Thai Cabbage Salad with Chicken! This vibrant dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly suited for those seeking a gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP option, this salad is a versatile addition to any meal, whether as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or even a satisfying snack.

Imagine the crunch of fresh green cabbage, the sweetness of shredded carrots, and the zesty kick of lime all coming together in a harmonious blend. The addition of tender, shredded chicken thighs elevates this salad, making it a protein-packed choice that will keep you feeling full and satisfied. The dressing, a delightful mix of Thai red curry paste, fish sauce, and rice vinegar, brings an exciting depth of flavor that perfectly complements the fresh ingredients.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this colorful dish that serves four, making it ideal for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. With a caloric count of 401 kcal per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your friends and family with this deliciously healthy Thai-inspired salad that’s sure to become a favorite!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • medium carrots shredded
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper 
  •  chicken shredded cooked
  • 0.3  cilantro leaves whole chopped for garnish
  • tablespoon fish sauce 
  • 0.5 head cabbage green thinly sliced
  • tablespoon brown sugar light
  • tablespoons juice of lime 
  •  lime zest 
  • cup peanuts plus more for garnish coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 cup rice vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon curry paste red

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • colander

Directions

  1. Toss the sliced cabbage with 1 tablespoon kosher salt and set in a colander over a bowl (or your sink, you don't need the liquid) for 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and dry well. Set aside.
  2. Whisk together the curry paste, fish sauce, vinegar, salt, sugar, oil, cayenne and lime zest and juice. Set aside.
  3. Combine the cabbage, carrots, cilantro and chopped peanuts with the dressing and toss well to coat. Divide among four plates, and top with shredded chicken, a sprinkling of nuts and a few cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories401kcal
Protein11.13%
Fat69%
Carbs19.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
62.77
Glycemic Load
3.37
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.633913242299%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
7.88mg
Naringenin
0.6mg
Apigenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Kaempferol
0.28mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.55mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:400.81kcal
20.04%
Fat:32.65g
50.23%
Saturated Fat:4g
25%
Carbohydrates:21.16g
7.05%
Net Carbohydrates:13.34g
4.85%
Sugar:8.84g
9.82%
Cholesterol:0.38mg
0.13%
Sodium:550.26mg
23.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.85g
23.71%
Vitamin A:5844.5IU
116.89%
Vitamin K:100.85µg
96.05%
Vitamin C:50.88mg
61.68%
Manganese:1.21mg
60.75%
Folate:146.78µg
36.7%
Vitamin B3:6.58mg
32.88%
Fiber:7.82g
31.27%
Magnesium:96.05mg
24.01%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.92%
Vitamin E:2.9mg
19.31%
Copper:0.38mg
19.11%
Phosphorus:188.15mg
18.81%
Potassium:608.32mg
17.38%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
17.14%
Iron:2.33mg
12.96%
Calcium:111.69mg
11.17%
Vitamin B5:1.03mg
10.3%
Zinc:1.1mg
7.32%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.11%
Selenium:3.73µg
5.33%