7 Types Of Asian Salads To Enjoy Making At Home

By Devi Poojari

November 29, 2023

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In the vast world of Asian cuisine, salads aren’t often given their due for being packed with flavour and texture. From seaweed to cucumbers, vegetables are often transformed into a novel avatar – making them incredibly delicious and enjoyable to eat.

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ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

What is perhaps one of the best ways to enjoy cucumbers, the umami-packed soy-garlic dressing is what makes this special.

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VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SALAD

The fiery, sweet and tangy flavours of this shredded chicken salad, loaded with Napa cabbage, fresh herbs and chillies is a delicious way to begin a meal.

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THAI PAPAYA SALAD

Also known as som tam, juliennes of green papaya and raw mango come together in a dressing made with crushed peanuts, fresh red chillies, palm jaggery and lemon juice.

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THAI POMELO SALAD

A fruity, zesty salad with juicy grapefruit and plump prawns, this Thai-style salad is packed with vitamins and protein.

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MISO EDAMAME SALAD

Salty miso and fresh ginger mixed with steamed edamame beans and shredded vegetables make a salad that you will want to eat second and third helpings of.

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INDONESIAN SALAD

The gado gado salad is an Indonesian specialty of blanched vegetables, tofu, boiled eggs that is paired with a delicious peanut sauce for a hearty meal.

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MANGO TOMATO SALAD

This Filipino-style salad of juicy mangoes, tomatoes and sliced onions makes for an excellent pairing with grilled meats or seafood.

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