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- Use Real Butterâs Thai Shrimp Salad
- Kalynâs Kitchenâs Easy Thai-Flavored Raw Broccoli Salad
- Shutterbeanâs Thai Watermelon Salad
- She Simmersâ Spicy Green Apple Salad
- Thai Jicama & Red Onion Salad
- From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com
- Ingredients
- 1/2 jicama, peeled
- 1/2 small red onion, peeled
- 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp agave nectar (can substitute sugar)
- 1 red chili, minced or 1/2 tsp red chile flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
View Full Recipe at Cookin' Canuck
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1024g | |
| Calories 380 | |
| Calories from Fat 7 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.89g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.18g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2128mg | 89% |
| Potassium 1550mg | 44% |
| Total Carbs 86.22g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 45.2g | 151% |
| Sugars 20.59g | 14% |
| Protein 8.48g | 14% |
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