Sweet & Spicy Fresh Thai Salad

This is one of those simple delicious salads that I so enjoy. Full of fresh flavors including mango, cucumber, carrots, tomato, cilantro and topped with a simple dressing that is lightly sweet, salty & spicy...a bit of everything. It will leave you feeling fresh and energized. Be warned it is slightly addicting!

  I haven't given amounts to use, just use however much or little as you want. I You can add/subtract whatever you want. I think pineapple would be a nice addition as well, ever red bell pepper, papaya, spring onions or parsnips in place of the carrots. The flavors of the simple dressing will go with many tropical fruits and a wide variety of vegetables. Have fun experimenting!

Sweet & Spicy Fresh Thai Salad

Ingredients

cucumber, julliened

carrots, julliened

mango, julliened or sliced

tomato, diced

cilantro

cashews or peanuts, optional

1-2 limes, squeezed

Dressing

one garlic clove, diced

2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, raw sugar or agave

1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, or to taste

Directions

In medium small bowl, mix together tamari, sweetner of choice, pepper flakes and garlic,  set aside. Prepare your veggies and place in a medium size bowl along with the nuts, mix well and top with dressing and squeeze of limes.

My kind of easy....and so amazingly delicious ! 

Enjoy !

Adapted from Trans-Planted...Fresh Thai Salad