Introduction
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a classic Thai-inspired salad, bursting with fresh herbs and colorful vegetables. This Herby Thai Meal Prep Bean Salad is not only a high-fiber and high-protein dish but also versatile, making it perfect for meal prepping. With no cooking required, this salad brings together the punchy, aromatic flavors quintessential to Thai cuisine in just a few minutes.
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Ingredients
🥫 15 oz can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
🥫 15 oz can butter beans, drained & rinsed
🥒 5 small cucumbers, diced
🌶️ 2 large red bell peppers, diced
🥬 ½ head green cabbage, sliced thinly then diced
🧅 ¼-½ red onion, minced
🥥 13.5 oz can full-fat coconut milk
🥬 1 bunch cilantro
🌿 1 bunch basil
🌶️ 1 serrano pepper
🐟 3 tbsp fish sauce
🍯 2 tbsp brown sugar
🍋 Zest and juice from 1-2 limes
🧂 1 tsp salt
Instructions
1- Prepare Salad Vegetables:
- Dice the cucumbers and red bell peppers.
- Transfer them to a large wooden mixing bowl.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas and butter beans.
- Add them to the bowl with the diced vegetables.
- Mince the red onion and add to the bowl.
- Slice the green cabbage thinly, then dice it, and place it in the bowl.
2- Prepare the Creamy Thai Coconut Dressing:
- Add cilantro, basil, and serrano pepper to a Vitamix blender.
- Pour in the full-fat coconut milk.
- Add fish sauce, brown sugar, lime zest, juice, and salt to the blender.
- Blend until the dressing is smooth and bright green.
- Pour the prepared dressing into a separate glass bowl.
3- Assemble the Salad:
- Pour the prepared green dressing over all the salad ingredients in the large wooden bowl.
- Using gloved hands, thoroughly mix the ingredients until all are evenly coated with the dressing.
4- Store:
- Transfer the mixed salad into airtight meal prep containers.
- Seal with a blue-lid.
Prep Time: A few minutes
Cook Time: None
Total Time: A few minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 330
Protein: 12g
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 9g
Equipment:
- Large wooden mixing bowl
- Chef’s knife
- Wooden chopping board
- Vitamix blender
- Glass bowl
- Black cooking gloves
- Meal prep glass container with blue lid
- Spoon
- Mandoline slicer
Cooking Tips:
- This recipe can be adjusted by adding any vegetables you have on hand.
- Use low-fat coconut milk for a lighter version.
- For a milder flavor, replace red onion with scallions.
- The salad improves in flavor as it marinates in the fridge.
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