Description
A refreshing Thai-inspired salad featuring grilled sweet potatoes combined with ripe mango, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a zesty lime and fish sauce dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick (250g)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
Salad
- 1 cup mango, diced
- 1 large avocado, cubed
- 2/3 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, thinly sliced and lightly packed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, diced and packed
- Sea salt, to taste
Dressing
- 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce (paleo-friendly if needed)
Instructions
- Grill the sweet potatoes: Preheat your grill to high heat. Toss the sweet potato slices in melted coconut oil ensuring each piece is well-coated. Place them onto the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until distinct grill marks appear and they are tender. Remove from the grill and allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare the sweet potato cubes: Once cool enough to handle, cut the grilled sweet potato slices into small cubes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the salad ingredients: Add the diced mango, cubed avocado, diced cucumber, thinly sliced mint, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the sweet potatoes. Gently stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice and fish sauce until well blended.
- Dress the salad: Pour the lime and fish sauce dressing over the salad mixture, then toss gently to coat all ingredients. Season to taste with sea salt, adjusting as needed.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors or chill briefly if preferred.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute fish sauce with soy sauce or tamari.
- Make sure not to overcook the sweet potatoes on the grill to maintain some firmness.
- This salad is best served fresh to preserve the texture of avocado and herbs.
- Adjust the lime and fish sauce quantities according to your preferred tartness and saltiness.
- Can be served as a side dish or a light main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Keywords: Thai salad, grilled sweet potatoes, mango avocado salad, fresh herbs salad, light lunch, gluten free, paleo friendly
