Thai Basil And Cilantro Salad

Name: Thai Basil And Cilantro Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 6 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced; 3 shallots, thinly sliced; 1 285-g pkg carrots, cut into matchsticks (3 cups); 1/2 cup rice vinegar; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 3/4 tsp salt; 3 cups packed small Thai basil leaves, (or coarsely torn); 3 cups packed cilantro leaves; 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)

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Prep Time20 min
Total Time25 min
Makes4 servings

By Chatelaine

cucumber, carrot and onion Thai basil cilantro salad

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Serve this Thai basil cilantro salad with grilled satay tofu skewers.

Ingredients

6 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced
3 shallots, thinly sliced
1 285-g pkg carrots, cut into matchsticks (3 cups)
1/2 cup rice vinegar
3 tbsp brown sugar
3/4 tsp salt
3 cups packed small Thai basil leaves, (or coarsely torn)
3 cups packed cilantro leaves
1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

COMBINE cucumbers, shallots and carrots in a medium bowl.
BRING vinegar, sugar and salt to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high, then pour over vegetables. Toss to coat. Set aside, stirring occasionally, for 15 min.
ADD basil, cilantro and chili to vegetables and toss to coat. Serve with grilled satay tofu skewers recipe.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 96, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 23g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 491mg.
Excellent source of vitamin A.

Kitchen tip: Tear large Thai basil leaves into smaller pieces. Italian basil will also work in this recipe.

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