Asian-style Seafood Salad with Lime

Asian-style Seafood Salad with Lime recipe videos

An Asian-style Seafood Salad with Lime is a vibrant, refreshing dish typically made with a mix of cooked shrimp, squid, and sometimes fish, tossed with crisp vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, and herbs. It's dressed with a zesty, tangy lime-based vinaigrette that often includes elements of fish sauce, chili, and garlic. This dish is a popular staple in many Southeast Asian cuisines, particularly in Thailand and Vietnam, where it's known for its balance of sour, salty, and spicy flavors.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in protein from the seafood and low in carbohydrates, making it a light yet satisfying meal. It's an excellent source of lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and key minerals like selenium and iodine, with a typical serving containing around 250-350 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	280 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	650 mg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Selenium	40 mcg
Iodine	35 mcg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	500 mg
Vitamin K	30 mcg

Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this salad exemplifies the Southeast Asian culinary principle of balancing contrasting flavors—sour, salty, sweet, and spicy—in a single dish. Nutritionally, it's a powerhouse of lean protein and anti-inflammatory compounds from the fresh herbs and lime juice, which also significantly boosts the absorption of iron from the vegetables.