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.
Ingredients
- 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. Just before serving, slice the bananas and top the salad with bananas and roasted peanuts.
Variations:
For a more substantial meal, try adding cooked shrimp, shredded chicken or shredded pork.
For lower-sodium, use homemade fish sauce, or if available use prepared low-sodium fish sauce.
Serving suggestions are not included in the nutritional analysis.
Tips:
The fresh herbs make all the difference in this tasty salad. Avoid dried substitutes.