Thai Shrimp, Chicken, Grapefruit, and Coconut Salad

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 1
Thai Shrimp, Chicken, Grapefruit, and Coconut Salad - A delicious blend of flavors and textures
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Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 teaspoons white sugar
2 cloves garlic , crushed
1 red grapefruit , peeled and sectioned
2 cups shelled cooked tiny shrimp , thawed if frozen
2 cups shredded precooked chicken breast meat
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut meat , unsweetened
6 shallots , thinly sliced
1 teaspoon chopped red chile pepper
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 head iceberg lettuce , shredded

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
447
Sugar
9g
Fat
21g
This Thai Shrimp, Chicken, Grapefruit, and Coconut Salad is a flavor explosion in your mouth. The combination of sweet and sour grapefruit, salty fish sauce, and creamy coconut is sure to satisfy all your taste buds. With the added protein from the shrimp and chicken, this salad is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The mint leaves and cilantro provide freshness, while the shredded iceberg lettuce adds crunch. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and can easily be made in advance for meal prep. Give this unique salad a try and add some variety to your meal routine.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar
2.Add garlic to mixture and continue to whisk until garlic is well incorporated
3.In a separate bowl, combine grapefruit, shrimp, chicken, coconut, shallots, and red chile pepper
4.Toss salad with dressing and add mint leaves and cilantro
5.Serve salad on a bed of shredded iceberg lettuce

PROS

This salad is packed with protein and healthy fats
The combination of grapefruit and coconut creates a refreshing and tropical flavor
The salad is quick and easy to make

CONS

Shrimp and chicken can be high in cholesterol
Fish sauce can be high in sodium
Some people may not like the texture of shredded coconut

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Shrimp and chicken are great sources of lean protein
Grapefruit is low in calories and high in vitamin C
Coconut provides healthy fats and has been linked to reducing inflammation

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