Thai Tuna or Chicken and Fruit Salad With Dressing

Name: Thai Tuna or Chicken and Fruit Salad With Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 lettuce leaves (use different kinds for color); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint; 3 ounces canned tuna or 1 chicken breast half, fully cooked and shredded; ⅓ cup sliced cucumber; ⅓ cup drained mandarin orange; ⅓ cup red seedless grapes, halves; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; ⅓ cup chopped cashews or ⅓ cup chopped peanuts; 12 fresh lime; 3 garlic cloves; 2 serrano chilies, halved, seeded and cut into pieces; ¼ cup lime juice; 1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce or 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

8 lettuce leaves (use different kinds for color)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
3 ounces canned tuna or 1 chicken breast half, fully cooked and shredded
⅓ cup sliced cucumber
⅓ cup drained mandarin orange
⅓ cup red seedless grapes, halves
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
⅓ cup chopped cashews or ⅓ cup chopped peanuts
12 fresh lime
3 garlic cloves
2 serrano chilies, halved, seeded and cut into pieces
¼ cup lime juice
1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce or 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar

1
Arrange 1/2 of the lettuce on a platter.
2
Break up the remaining lettuce into bite size pieces and place on top of the lettuce on the platter.
3
Sprinkle cilantro and mint over lettuce.
4
Arrange tuna or chicken, cucumber, oranges, grapes on top; cover and refrigerate while preparing the dressing.
5
Peel 1/2 a lime with a vegetable peeler.
6
Place peel in a blender or small food processor; add garlic.
7
chilies, lime juice, fish or soy sauce and sugar; process until well blended and garlic and chilies are finely chopped.
8
Pour dressing over salad.
9
Top with cashews or peanuts.

385

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 lettuce leaves (use different kinds for color), 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint, 3 ounces canned tuna or 1 chicken breast half, fully cooked and shredded, and more.

Yes, Thai Tuna or Chicken and Fruit Salad With Dressing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!