Thai Chicken Coconut Salad
Inspired by bright, salty and tangy Thai flavours, this hearty salad is perfect for a meal - or batch it for lunch over several days! Don't skip toasting the coconut or peanuts - it adds great depth of flavour ot the finished salad.
Ingredients
- 60 g (2 oz) rice vermicelli noodles
- 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted peanuts
- 15 g (3 tbsp) unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2-4 Thai chilies very finely minced (see note 1)
- 2 cloves garlic grated or finely minced
- 10 g (2 tbsp) cilantro/coriander leaves picked & tender stems finely minced
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) lime juice
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) fish sauce
- 30 ml full-fat coconut milk
- 10 g (2 tsp) light brown sugar
- 300 g (4 cups) wombok/napa cabbage/Chinese cabbage thinly shredded
- 150 g (1 cup) cucumber thinly sliced
- 200 g (1½ cups) cooked chicken breast shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Add the noodles to a large bowl and cover with room-temperature water. Allow to soak until the noodles are tender - about 20 minutes - before draining and roughly chopping.
- Add the peanuts and coconut flakes to a rimmed baking tray. Move to the oven and toast until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, add the chilies, garlic, cilantro/coriander stems, lime juice, fish sauce, coconut milk and brown sugar to a small mixing bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined and set aside (see note 2).
- In a large salad bowl, add the cabbage, cucumber, chicken, cilantro/coriander leaves, the drained vermicelli noodles, and the toasted peanuts and coconut. Toss to combine and pour over the dressing. Serve.
Notes
- If you're sensitive to heat, split the chilies in half and scrape out the ribs and seeds before mincing.
- Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, the dressing will last for up to 5 days so it can be made in advance.
Nutrition
Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1886mg | Potassium: 1037mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 939IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 3mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is automatically generated and provided as guidance only. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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