Fresh Tea Leaf Salad with Toasted Peanuts and Lime
A vibrant salad featuring crisp vegetables, roasted peanuts, and a tangy lime dressing, inspired by Burmese street food. This asian-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 25 minutes pairs green beans, carrots, cucumber into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 cup carrots
- 1/2 cup cucumber
- 1/4 cup toasted peanuts
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 small chili
Instructions
- Step 1: Steam 1 cup green beans for 3 minutes until crisp-tender, then slice into 1-inch pieces. Peel and julienne 1 cup carrots, and thinly slice 1/2 cup cucumber.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 clove garlic (minced), and 1 small chili (finely chopped) until sugar dissolves.
- Step 3: Toss steamed green beans, carrots, and cucumber in a large bowl with 1/4 cup toasted peanuts and the dressing until evenly coated.
- Step 4: Let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld, then serve chilled.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Fresh Tea Leaf Salad with Toasted Peanuts and Lime take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (20 min prep + 5 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Fresh Tea Leaf Salad with Toasted Peanuts and Lime?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep green beans from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Fresh Tea Leaf Salad with Toasted Peanuts and Lime?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Fresh Tea Leaf Salad with Toasted Peanuts and Lime for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Fresh Tea Leaf Salad with Toasted Peanuts and Lime vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Amazing flavor! The lime and peanuts were perfect.
- ★★★★★
Loved it! My family devoured this salad at dinner.
- ★★★★☆
Good, but the tea leaves were a bit too strong for my kids.
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