Thai Rice Salad Bowls: 5 Amazing Recipes for a Healthy Meal
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Thai Rice Salad Bowls: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup green onions, sliced
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu (for a vegetarian option)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- ¼ cup peanuts or cashews, chopped (optional)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a saucepan, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Cook for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and honey or agave syrup. Set aside.
- While the rice cooks, chop the carrots, cucumbers, red bell pepper, and green onions. Halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the herbs.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, shredded carrots, chopped cucumbers, diced bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced green onions.
- Add your choice of protein (chicken, shrimp, or tofu) to the vegetable mixture.
- Gently fold in the chopped cilantro and mint, ensuring even distribution throughout the salad.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is well-coated.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
- If using, sprinkle chopped peanuts or cashews on top for added crunch.
- Divide the salad into bowls for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg