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Thai Cucumber Salad with Chicken

Zesty Thai Cucumber Salad with Chicken for a Light Delight

Enjoy a refreshing and healthy Thai Cucumber Salad with Chicken, packed with vibrant flavors and a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Almond Breeze Almondmilk Coconutmilk Original Creamy base, can swap for other light coconut milk options.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Grated Ginger Root Fresh ginger works best for bold flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemongrass Crush to release essential oils.
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Consider low-sodium varieties.
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Palm Sugar Light brown sugar is a good substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce Adjust according to spice preference.
For the Salad
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Tofu makes a great substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly squeezed is recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar Regular vinegar can be used if needed.
  • 1 large Cucumber Zucchini can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 large Red Onion Shallots can be a milder substitute.
  • 1 cup Cocktail Tomatoes Any small tomato variety works.
  • ½ cup Chopped Cilantro
  • ½ cup Chopped Mint

Equipment

  • medium skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium skillet, combine almond milk, ginger, lemongrass, fish sauce, coconut palm sugar, and chili garlic sauce. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Thinly slice the chicken breast and add it to the boiling mixture. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice, and set aside ⅓ cup of sauce for dressing. In a large bowl, combine cucumber, red onion, and cocktail tomatoes with the chicken.
  4. Add cilantro and mint to the bowl and toss gently to combine.
  5. Drizzle the reserved sauce mixed with rice wine vinegar over the salad and toss lightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Marinate chicken for better flavor and use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best taste.

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