Thai-style salad with chili, lime, and fish sauce dressing
This is a vibrant, refreshing salad from Thailand, typically made with a mix of crisp vegetables, herbs, and often a protein like grilled chicken or shrimp, all tossed in a zesty dressing. The signature dressing is a perfect balance of spicy, sour, salty, and sweet flavors, primarily from fresh chilies, lime juice, and fish sauce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally low in carbohydrates and moderate in protein, depending on the added protein source. It's a good source of vitamins A and C from the fresh vegetables and herbs, with a typical serving containing roughly 150-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin A | 320 mcg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Vitamin K | 35 mcg |
| Folate | 45 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The dressing embodies the Thai culinary principle of balancing five fundamental tastes: sour, sweet, salty, bitter, and spicy. Nutritionally, the raw vegetables and herbs provide a high density of micronutrients and antioxidants relative to its calorie count.
