Thai-Style Tomato and Shrimp Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
16%
Thai-Style Tomato and Shrimp Salad
45 min.
6
123kcal

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this refreshing Thai-Style Tomato and Shrimp Salad! Perfectly suited for those seeking a gluten-free and dairy-free option, this dish is not only healthy but also bursting with fresh ingredients that will tantalize your taste buds. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick lunch, a delightful side dish, or even a light main course.

The star of this salad is the succulent shrimp, cooked to perfection and tossed with juicy beefsteak tomatoes and crisp cucumbers. The addition of fresh herbs like cilantro, Thai anise basil, and Thai lemon basil elevates the dish, infusing it with aromatic flavors that transport you straight to a bustling Thai market. A zesty dressing made from lime juice, fish sauce, and a hint of sugar ties everything together, creating a harmonious balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes.

Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply looking to enjoy a healthy meal, this salad is sure to impress. Its vibrant colors and bold flavors make it a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Dive into this culinary adventure and savor the taste of Thailand right in your own kitchen!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons fish sauce 
  • lb beefsteak tomatoes cut into 1-inch wedges
  • 0.8 lb cucumber peeled cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh loosely packed
  • small lemon grass fresh
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  •  lime 
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper red finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  •  spring onion sliced
  • lb shrimp peeled per lb),
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 0.5 cup thai basil fresh loosely packed
  • 0.5 cup thai basil fresh loosely packed
  • inch thai chile fresh green minced (including seeds)

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • colander

Directions

  1. Cook shrimp in a 4-quart saucepan of boiling salted water until just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes, then drain in a colander and cool.
  2. Cut peel and white pith from limes with a sharp knife and discard.
  3. Cut lime segments free from membranes, then finely chop enough segments to measure 1/4 cup. Mince enough lemongrass from bottom 6 inches of stalks to measure 2 tablespoons total.
  4. Stir together chopped lime, minced lemongrass, lime juice, bell pepper, scallions, chiles, fish sauce (to taste), sugar, and salt until sugar is dissolved. Toss shrimp, tomatoes, and cucumbers with dressing and top with herbs.
  5. *Available at Asian markets and some supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories123kcal
Protein52.6%
Fat6.14%
Carbs41.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
65.18
Glycemic Load
3.82
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
14.867391450898%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.11mg
Hesperetin
10.05mg
Naringenin
1.81mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
2.73mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:123.23kcal
6.16%
Fat:0.91g
1.41%
Saturated Fat:0.14g
0.89%
Carbohydrates:13.82g
4.61%
Net Carbohydrates:10.53g
3.83%
Sugar:7.88g
8.76%
Cholesterol:121.71mg
40.57%
Sodium:530.82mg
23.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.61g
35.22%
Vitamin C:46.92mg
56.87%
Vitamin K:50.01µg
47.63%
Vitamin A:1899.6IU
37.99%
Copper:0.48mg
23.91%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.69%
Phosphorus:225.31mg
22.53%
Potassium:747.5mg
21.36%
Magnesium:63.88mg
15.97%
Fiber:3.28g
13.13%
Folate:47.14µg
11.78%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.61%
Zinc:1.54mg
10.29%
Calcium:95.75mg
9.58%
Iron:1.59mg
8.84%
Vitamin E:1.11mg
7.38%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.31%
Vitamin B3:1.24mg
6.17%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.19%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.72%
Source:Epicurious