Thai Banana and Green Chili Salad

Thai Banana and Green Chili Salad

A delicious cucumber, lettuce and snow pea salad with a zingy green chili dressing, topped with peanuts and bananas.

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Serves: 4 person(s) Change

Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients Convert to Metric

  • 2 green chilies, finely sliced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp lime or lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light coconut milk
  • 1 packet mixed salad leaves or 1/2 lettuce head, torn into bite size pieces
  • 1 continental cucumber, peeled and sliced (3 oz)
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
  • 1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
  • 3 small firm bananas

Directions:

Dressing:

Place chilies, ginger, fish sauce, lemon juice, sugar and coconut milk in a jar with a firm-fitting lid. Shake until combined. You could also use a blender or food processor.

Salad:

Combine salad leaves, cucumber, snow peas, mint and coriander in a bowl. Pour dressing over. Slice the bananas. Top with roasted peanuts and bananas just before serving.

Variations:

For a more substantial meal, try adding cooked shrimp, shredded chicken or shredded pork.

Tips:

The fresh herbs make all the difference in this tasty salad. Avoid dried substitutes.