Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Thailand with this refreshing avocado salad recipe. Bursting with colors and textures, it’s a perfect balance of creamy avocado, crunchy vegetables, and zesty Thai-inspired dressing. Whip up this simple yet delicious dish for a taste of Southeast Asia right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- Optional: 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (for extra heat)
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced avocado, sliced red bell pepper, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, chopped mint, and roasted peanuts. If using, add thinly sliced red chili for an extra kick.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, honey or agave syrup, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the avocado and vegetable mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more lime juice, soy sauce, or honey according to your preference.
- Serve immediately as a side dish or as a light and refreshing appetizer. Enjoy the Thai-inspired flavors of this avocado salad!
Note: For an extra burst of flavor, you can add a tablespoon of fish sauce to the dressing. Adjust the amount according to your taste preferences.
Yum!