Thai Shrimp and Cabbage Salad
A zesty Thai-inspired salad with crisp shredded cabbage, succulent shrimp, and a spicy lime dressing for bold flavor. This Thai-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs shredded cabbage, carrots, shrimp 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 280 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 shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup carrots
- 1/2 lb shrimp
- 1/4 cup peanuts
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrots, and peanuts. Toss to coat with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 2: Cook shrimp in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque. Add to the bowl with cabbage mixture.
- Step 3: Whisk lime juice, soy sauce, chili flakes, and remaining olive oil until emulsified. Pour over salad, then toss to combine. Garnish with cilantro.
