Thai-Style Tomato and Shrimp Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
15%
Thai-Style Tomato and Shrimp Salad
45 min.
6
123kcal

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If you're craving a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of Thai cuisine, look no further than this Thai-Style Tomato and Shrimp Salad! Bursting with fresh flavors and a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy notes, this salad offers a delightful medley of ingredients that are as pleasing to the palate as they are to the eye. With succulent shrimp, juicy beefsteak tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers, each bite transports you to the bustling street markets of Thailand.

This gluten-free and dairy-free dish is not only healthy but also incredibly quick to prepare, making it ideal for a light lunch, a side dish at dinner, or even a main course for those who appreciate bold, zesty flavors. The combination of fresh herbs like cilantro and Thai lemon basil, along with the zesty bite of fresh green chiles, adds an aromatic touch that elevates the entire experience. Plus, with only 123 calories per serving, you can enjoy this delicious gem guilt-free!

Perfect for entertaining or as a quick meal prep option, this Thai-Style Tomato and Shrimp Salad will impress your guests while leaving you with plenty of time to soak in the flavors of the moment. Dive into this culinary journey, and let the taste of Thailand come alive at your dining table!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons asian fish sauce 
  • lb beefsteak tomatoes cut into 1-inch wedges
  • 0.8 lb cucumbers peeled cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh loosely packed
  • small lemongrass stalks fresh
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  •  limes 
  • 0.3 cup bell pepper red finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  •  scallions sliced
  • lb shrimp in shell peeled per lb),
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 0.5 cup thai lemon basil leaves fresh loosely packed
  • inch chiles such as thai 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
Protein52.64%
Fat6.08%
Carbs41.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.52
Glycemic Load
3.8
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
14.241739189495%

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:122.77kcal
6.14%
Fat:0.9g
1.39%
Saturated Fat:0.14g
0.88%
Carbohydrates:13.76g
4.59%
Net Carbohydrates:10.51g
3.82%
Sugar:7.87g
8.75%
Cholesterol:121.71mg
40.57%
Sodium:530.74mg
23.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.55g
35.1%
Vitamin C:46.56mg
56.44%
Vitamin K:41.71µg
39.73%
Vitamin A:1794.1IU
35.88%
Copper:0.47mg
23.53%
Phosphorus:224.19mg
22.42%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.54%
Potassium:741.6mg
21.19%
Magnesium:62.6mg
15.65%
Fiber:3.25g
13%
Folate:45.78µg
11.44%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.46%
Zinc:1.53mg
10.18%
Calcium:92.21mg
9.22%
Iron:1.53mg
8.49%
Vitamin E:1.09mg
7.28%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.26%
Vitamin B3:1.22mg
6.08%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.1%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.68%
Source:Epicurious