Asian basil salad (gluten-free)

I wanted to make an Asian salad with what I had in the fridge and it's always a success. This refreshing and gluten-free salad is perfect for your summer meals or a light meal. Green mango (or more easily an unripe mango) brings a sweet and tangy touch, raw vegetables and roasted cashew nuts bring crunch while basil (preferably Thai) adds an irresistible aroma. Simple to prepare and full of flavor, this recipe is sure to please you.

Preparation time 15 mins

Total time 15 mins

Difficulty: beginner

Ingredients

For the salad:
1 green mango, peeled and julienned or grated (or an unripe mango)
1 red pepper, cut into thin julienne
1 carrot grated or cut into thin sticks
1 small zucchini, julienned
1 green onion
50 g unsalted cashew nuts, lightly toasted
A handful of fresh Thai basil leaves
A few fresh mint leaves (optional, for more freshness)
For the vinaigrette:
2 tbsp fish sauce (make sure it is gluten free)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
Juice of half a lime
1 tsp brown sugar or honey
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 fresh red pepper, thinly sliced (or Sriracha (optional for heat))

Preparation

1
Preparation of vegetables: In a large salad bowl, mix the grated mango, julienned red pepper, chopped green onion, a few sucrine leaves, grated carrot and zucchini.
2
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice and sugar.
3
Stir well so that the sugar dissolves. Then add the garlic and chili pepper if you want a touch of heat.
4
Assemble the salad: Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetables and toss gently to coat each ingredient without crushing them.
5
Stir in Thai basil leaves and, if desired, mint for an even fresher scent.
6
Dressing and serving: Arrange the salad on individual plates or on a large serving dish. Add the roasted cashews. Sprinkle with a few extra basil leaves for decoration.
7
Serve immediately to benefit from all the freshness of the ingredients.

Note

For a complete salad, you can add cooked shrimp marinated in a little gluten-free soy sauce

Keywords: gluten-free Asian salad, Asian mango and crunchy vegetable salad

Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/salade-asiatique-au-basilic-sans-gluten/