Thai carrot cucumber salad, also known as "Som Tum", is a refreshing, tangy, and spicy salad that is popular in Thailand and neighboring countries. It is traditionally made with shredded green papaya, carrots, cucumbers, garlic, chilies, and a dressing made with fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar, and tamarind paste. This salad is not only delicious but also easy to make and can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a light meal. In this article, we will explore the culinary journey of Thai carrot cucumber salad, providing you with a comprehensive guide to making this flavorful Southeast Asian treat at home.
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THAI CARROT CUCUMBER SALAD
Make and share this Thai Carrot Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dienia B.
Categories Thai
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- mix together.
- chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.5, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 267.9, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 2.2
THAI CUCUMBER AND RADISH SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In the bottom of a medium bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, oil. Add daikon, cucumber, bell pepper, pepper flakes. Toss and combine. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, tear basil into pieces and add to salad. Toss salad to incorporate basil and serve.
THAI CUCUMBER SALAD
This is a spicy, refreshing salad that's perfect served on a hot summer evening with garden-fresh veggies. It's easiest to use a mandoline to slice the veggies, but a sharp knife and patience will do quite well, also!
Provided by VictoriaL
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk the first 7 ingredients (lime juice through jalapeno) in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Trim the ends from the cucumber.
- Split lengthwise in half.
- Slice very thinly.
- Toss into the dressing.
- Halve the red pepper vertically, core and remove seeds and white membranes.
- Slice the pepper, horizontally, into very thin strips.
- Add to the dressing and toss.
- Peel the carrot and trim off ends.
- Slice diagonally into very thin slices.
- Add to the rest of the salad.
- Peel the onion and cut in half horizontally.
- Then slice vertically into very thin strips.
- Add these to the bowl and toss everything together until well mixed.
- Set aside for at least one hour, stirring occasionally (this can be marinated for up to 8 hours, but refrigerate if marinating for longer than 2 hours).
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle cilantro (if used) and peanuts over top.
THAI CUCUMBER SALAD
This sweet and tangy summer salad of cucumber, cilantro, and peanuts with just a hint of heat is always a hit at picnics and potlucks since it doesn't need to be refrigerated and you're pretty much guaranteed to be the only one bringing this dish!
Provided by camp0433
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Toss the cucumbers with the salt in a colander, and leave in the sink to drain for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Whisk together the sugar and vinegar in a mixing bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Add the cucumbers, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro; toss to combine. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1750.8 mg, Sugar 29.5 g
THAI CARROT SALAD
I got this recipe from the cook at my favorite Thai restaurant in Cincinnati. His carrot salad was one of his most popular salads/appetizers, people would buy multiple orders to go so they could bring this as a take along dish to an event. This is even better made a day ahead.
Provided by kheldar33
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Carrot Salad Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place grated carrots in a large bowl.
- Combine sugar, water, and vinegar in a saucepan and bring to a boil; cook until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add garlic, fish sauce, and curry paste to sugar mixture and simmer until flavors blend, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool dressing completely, about 30 minutes.
- Stir lime juice and red pepper flakes into dressing and pour over carrots. Add peanuts and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 332.5 mg, Sugar 28.4 g
CUCUMBER CARROT SALAD
Categories Salad Leafy Green Vegetable Side No-Cook Quick & Easy Cucumber Hot Pepper Carrot Summer Gourmet Fat Free Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl stir together garlic paste, lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and chili until sugar is dissolved.
- Thinly slice cucumbers crosswise and add to garlic mixture with carrot. Toss salad well. Salad may be made 4 hours ahead and kept chilled, covered, but cucumber will wilt and give off liquid.
- Serve salad in lettuce "cups."
THAI CARROT & RADISH SALAD
An Asian-inspired side dish that's everything a salad should be- light, fresh, colourful and crunchy
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Lunch, Side dish
Time 15m
Yield Serves 4 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix the chilli sauce with the lime zest and juice, and fish sauce to make the dressing.
- Arrange the lettuce in a large salad bowl. Toss all the remaining ingredients with the dressing just before you are ready to eat, to keep everything crisp and fresh, then add to the lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp carrots and cucumbers. If you can, buy them from a local farmer's market or organic grocery store.
- To make the salad more flavorful, marinate the carrots and cucumbers in the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- If you don't have time to marinate the vegetables, you can still make a delicious salad by simply tossing them with the dressing just before serving.
- For a spicier salad, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or chopped chili pepper to the dressing.
- For a sweeter salad, add a tablespoon of honey or agave nectar to the dressing.
- Garnish the salad with fresh cilantro, mint, or basil before serving.
Conclusion:
Thai carrot cucumber salad is a refreshing, flavorful, and healthy salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of sweet, sour, and salty flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
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