Thai Pineapple Salad

Thai Pineapple Salad, often called 'Yum Sapparot' or part of a 'Som Tum' variation, is a vibrant and refreshing dish from Thailand. It typically features fresh pineapple chunks tossed with a zesty dressing of lime juice, fish sauce, and chili, often combined with ingredients like red onion, cilantro, peanuts, and sometimes dried shrimp or tomatoes. This salad is a staple in Thai cuisine, celebrated for its perfect balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is generally low in fat and moderate in carbohydrates, primarily from the natural sugars in pineapple. It is a good source of vitamin C, manganese, and dietary fiber, with a rough calorie ballpark of 100-150 kcal per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	135 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	1.5 g
Fiber	3.5 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	380 mg
Vitamin C	79 mg
Manganese	1.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Copper	0.2 mg
Folate	30 µg
Vitamin A	15 µg
Iron	0.8 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish embodies the Thai culinary philosophy of balancing five fundamental flavors. Nutritionally, the combination of pineapple's bromelain enzyme with the other fresh ingredients can aid digestion, making it a popular choice for a light, healthful meal.