Best 5 Thai Cabbage Salad Recipes

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Thai cabbage salad, also known as "pla ra phrik" or "som tam", is a popular and refreshing dish that originated in Thailand. It is a combination of shredded cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, green beans, and peanuts, tossed in a spicy and sour dressing made with fish sauce, lime juice, and chili peppers. This salad is often served as a side dish or appetizer, and can also be enjoyed as a light meal. The vibrant flavors and textures of Thai cabbage salad make it a delicious and healthy choice for those looking for a taste of authentic Thai cuisine.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TANGY THAI CABBAGE SALAD



Tangy Thai Cabbage Salad image

I found a basic recipe for a Thai cabbage slaw, and I added a few tweaks of my own to give it a crunchier texture and a little more zip! It goes well with grilled meats and seafood on a hot day.

Provided by krista v.

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon Asian red chili paste
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon grapeseed oil, or more as needed
1 small head napa cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, shredded
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ seedless cucumber, sliced paper-thin
⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
½ cup peanuts, chopped, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk lime juice, chili paste, and sugar together in a small bowl. Add oil in slow stream while still whisking.
  • Combine napa cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss with tongs to coat. Chill salad for at least 1 hour. Stir and adjust seasonings before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 173.7 mg, Sugar 7 g

THAI CHINESE-CABBAGE SALAD



Thai Chinese-Cabbage Salad image

Categories     Salad     Garlic     Pepper     Vegetable     Side     No-Cook     Lime     Hot Pepper     Summer     Healthy     Cabbage     Lemongrass     Gourmet     Fat Free     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 8 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head Napa cabbage (also called Chinese cabbage)
1 tablespoon coarse salt
2 small fresh red or green Thai* or fresh jalapeño chiles
1 stalk fresh lemongrass*
1 large garlic clove
1 shallot
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce* (preferably naam pla)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
*available at Asian markets and some specialty foods shops and supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Discard outer leaves from cabbage. Quarter cabbage and core. Cut quarters crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Wash cabbage well in a large bowl of cold water and spin dry. In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl toss together cabbage and salt until salt is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Transfer cabbage to a colander set over a bowl. Drain cabbage 1 hour. Rinse cabbage well and squeeze in small handfuls until as dry as possible. While cabbage is draining, wearing rubber gloves, seed and mince chiles. Discard outer leaves of lemongrass and trim root end. Separately mince garlic, shallot, and lower 2 inches of lemongrass.
  • In a large bowl toss together cabbage, chiles, lemongrass, garlic, shallot, fish sauce, and lime juice. Salad may be made 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered. Serve salad at cool room temperature.

THAI CHINESE CABBAGE SALAD



Thai Chinese Cabbage Salad image

Provided by James Peterson

Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Side     Lime     Cabbage     Jalapeño     Lemongrass

Yield Makes 8 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 napa or other Chinese cabbage (about 3 pounds)
1 tablespoon coarse salt, preferably sea salt
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 shallot, minced
2 small Thai chiles or 2 jalapeño chiles
a 2-inch-length lemongrass, minced (optional)
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Trim off any tough or wilted outer leaves from the cabbage and cut the cabbage lengthwise into quarters. Cut out and discard any section of stem in the center of each of the quarters. Cut the quarters crosswise into 1/4-inch shreds.
  • In a glass or stainless steel mixing bowl, rub the cabbage with the salt until all the salt dissolves and you can no longer feel it under your fingers, about 5 minutes. Put the cabbage in a colander set over a bowl to drain for about an hour. Rinse the cabbage with cold water and squeeze the cabbage in small clumps to get rid of the extra water. Toss the drained and squeezed cabbage with the rest of the ingredients in a stainless steel or glass mixing bowl. Chill slighty in the refrigerator.

THAI-STYLE PEANUT CABBAGE SALAD



Thai-Style Peanut Cabbage Salad image

A spicy, crunchy salad with peanuts not peanut butter. If you are like me and don't like raw garlic, you can saute it for 30 seconds to a minute before using. It just seems to get too intense for my taste if allowed to sit for any amount of time.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Greens

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped (not pressed)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 lb green beans, blanched
4 cups Baby Spinach
2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 red pepper, slivered
2/3 cup dry roasted peanuts, rough chopped
1/4 cup basil, chopped (optional)
1 (1 ounce) package roasted vegetable chips (such as Terra) or 1 (1 ounce) package sweet potato chips, lightly crushed (such as Terra)

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, combine brown sugar, water, garlic and pepper flakes in a jar with a lid. Add remaining dressing ingredients. Shake well. Or you can whisk the ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • To make the salad, toss together all salad ingredients except peanuts, basil, and vegetable chips.
  • Immediately before serving, drizzle about two-thirds of dressing over salad. Toss well. Sprinkle with roasted peanuts, herbs and vegetable chips. Pass remaining dressing at the table.

THAI CHICKEN SALAD WITH CABBAGE



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We found the flavors to be perfect just the way it is written but you could add almonds, green onion, peanuts, water chestnuts etc. to make it your own thai chicken salad.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons store-bought thai peanut sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon black sesame seed
1 cooked chicken breast, shredded
1/2 head cabbage, shredded
2 carrots, shredded
ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix vinegar, oil, peanut sauce and sugar together to make dressing.
  • In a large bowl toss cabbage, carrots, chicken, cilantro and sesame seeds together.
  • Stir in dressing, and black pepper just before serving.
  • Note: We liked everything chopped very fine.

Tips:

  • For a more authentic Thai flavor, use fresh Thai chilies instead of red pepper flakes.
  • If you don't have fish sauce, you can substitute soy sauce or tamari.
  • To make a vegan version of this salad, omit the shrimp and add more tofu or vegetables.
  • This salad is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Thai cabbage salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this Thai cabbage salad a try!

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