1teaspoonGinger (or Galangal if you can find it), grated Galangal has a milder ginger flavour and is a traditional ingredient in Thai foods.
1cloveGarlic, minced
3tablespoonLime Juice and 1 teaspoon zest from the lime
2tablespoonSweet Chili Sauce
1tablespoonFish Sauce
3tablespoonVegetable Oil
1teaspoon*Optional: Sriracha Sauce to tasteIf you want your salad spicy
Thai Salad
1lbCooked Prawns
8cMixed Greens
1cCucumber, thinly sliced
½cEach, Basil and Cilantro, roughly chopped
1Avocado, thinly sliced or cubed
1Mango, thinly sliced or cubed
½cPeanuts, coarsely chopped
Lime Wedges to serve
Instructions
Dressing
Mix together all dressing ingredients.
Salad Assembly
Toss vegetables, mango and herbs in a large bowl gently. Drizzle with half of the dressing and toss gently. Add prawns and remaining dressing and toss once more to coat.
Heap salad into bowls topping with chopped peanuts and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Be sure to grate the lime zest before cutting and juicing the lime for greater ease.Dress salad right before serving for best results.