Thai Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Name: Thai Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 22 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium limes; 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed (about 2 cups); 1 cup sugar; 1 Thai red chile pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, halved; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups canola oil; 1 head Chinese or napa cabbage, finely shredded; 1 small head red cabbage, finely shredded; 1 English cucumber, chopped; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen shelled edamame, thawed; 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed; 1 cup shredded carrots; 3 green onions, sliced

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Total Time:Prep: 35 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky

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Updated on Aug. 31, 2023

I created this salad to replicate one I tried on a cruise several years ago. It goes over very well at family gatherings and potlucks year-round. We love the spice of the Thai chile, but if your family isn't into spice, feel free to leave it out. It will still be delicious! —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky

Test Kitchen tips

You'll be hard-pressed to find a more colorful salad than this. The dressing pairs perfectly with the crunchy vegetables.

Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

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Thai Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

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Yield:22 servings

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Ingredients

2 medium limes
1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed (about 2 cups)
1 cup sugar
1 Thai red chile pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups canola oil
1 head Chinese or napa cabbage, finely shredded
1 small head red cabbage, finely shredded
1 English cucumber, chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen shelled edamame, thawed
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed
1 cup shredded carrots
3 green onions, sliced

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Directions

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Finely grate enough zest from limes to measure 1 tablespoon. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. Place zest and juice in a blender; add cilantro, sugar, red chile pepper, garlic, salt and pepper. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.