Thai Red Bean & Herb Salad
Kidney beans tossed with shallot, chili, lime, and herbs. A bright, zingy salad that eats like a meal and brims with fiber.
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- 350 g Kidney beans
- 150 g Edamame
- 3 Shallot
- 15 g Mint
- 15 g Cilantro
- 2 Lime
- 2 Thai chilies
- 2 Tomato (optional)
- 40 g Peanuts (optional)
- 1 tbsp Light soy sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp Sugar (optional)
Method
- Blanch the edamame and slice the shallots, tomato, and chili.
- Whisk the lime, light soy, and sugar into a dressing.
- Toss the beans, edamame, vegetables, and herbs in the dressing and top with peanuts.
About Thai Red Bean & Herb Salad
Thai Red Bean & Herb Salad is a Thai lunch or dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes and serves 3.
Thai Red Bean & Herb Salad: frequently asked questions
Is Thai Red Bean & Herb Salad gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Light soy sauce. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How long does Thai Red Bean & Herb Salad take to make?
About 20 minutes start to finish, but only around 9 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Thai Red Bean & Herb Salad?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out tomato, peanuts, light soy sauce — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Thai Red Bean & Herb Salad make?
This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.