A crisp, refreshing salad with iceberg lettuce, crunchy vegetables, and a bold Thai-inspired dressing made with lime juice, fish sauce, and fresh herbs.
Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
mins
Total time
20 mins
Servings
4
Chef's Tips
Use the freshest iceberg lettuce for maximum crunch.
Adjust the dressing to balance sweet, salty, and sour to your liking.
Add grilled prawns or chicken for a protein-packed version.
Garnish with fried shallots or chopped nuts for extra texture.
Serve immediately after dressing to keep the lettuce crisp.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
Servings
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Salad
Thai Dressing
Instructions
Make the Dressing
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until sugar is dissolved.
- 2
Taste and adjust flavor balance to your liking.
Assemble the Salad
- 1
In a large bowl or on a platter, arrange lettuce, cucumber, carrot, onion, and cherry tomatoes.
- 2
Add mint and coriander leaves on top.
- 3
Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
- 4
Toss gently to coat everything.
- 5
Garnish with chopped nuts and chili slices if using.
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🥗 A Crisp & Zesty Thai-Inspired Iceberg Lettuce Salad
🥗 A Crisp & Zesty Thai-Inspired Iceberg Lettuce Salad
If you’re craving something ultra-refreshing, crunchy, and bursting with bold Thai flavors, this vibrant iceberg lettuce salad will be your new favourite 🌿🔥. With its balance of lime, fish sauce, sugar, fresh herbs, and a touch of heat, it delivers that iconic sweet–salty–sour–spicy profile in every bite.
Perfect as a light lunch, a side for grilled meats, or a refreshing main dish during warm weather, this salad comes together in minutes and tastes like something you'd get from a Thai market stall 💚.
🧡 What Makes This Thai Salad So Good?
🧡 What Makes This Thai Salad So Good?
This recipe shines because every component brings something special:
- Iceberg lettuce for irresistible crunch 🧊
- Fresh herbs like mint and coriander for brightness
- Crisp veggies that add colour and texture
- A punchy Thai-style dressing that ties everything together
- Optional nuts and chili for extra personality
Serve it immediately after dressing so the greens stay crisp and lively!
🥬 The Secret Is in the Dressing
🥬 The Secret Is in the Dressing
The lime-based dressing is the heart of this recipe. The combination of fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and chilies creates a flavour explosion that pairs beautifully with crunchy vegetables.
A few notes for the perfect balance:
- Add more lime juice for extra zing
- Add a little brown sugar if you prefer a sweeter finish
- Add chilies if you like it hot 🔥
- Swap fish sauce for soy sauce for a vegetarian version
🍽️ How This Salad Comes Together
🍽️ How This Salad Comes Together
Start by whisking the dressing until everything dissolves and emulsifies. Prepare your crunchy salad base and pile on the herbs—don’t skimp, they lift everything! Toss gently right before serving, and finish with nuts or fried shallots for that irresistible crunch.
Because the flavour is so bold and bright, this salad pairs beautifully with:
- Grill
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories 1307%
% Reference Intake*
Total Fat 7g10%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 580mg
Total Carbohydrates 14g5%
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 7g8%
Protein 3g6%
* Reference intakes are based on an average adult's 8,400 kJ / 2,000 kcal diet. Your needs may be higher or lower.
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Aisha
· 15 Jun 2025Delicious! I used soy sauce instead of fish sauce for a vegetarian version and it worked well.
Mark
· 14 Jun 2025Super fresh and perfect for summer. I added grilled prawns and it was a hit!
Sophia
· 14 Jun 2025Absolutely loved this! The dressing was so well balanced—sweet, sour, salty, and spicy. Will make again!
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