12 tasty Thai-inspired salad recipes

This easy Thai beef salad recipe is ready in a flash and is super-healthy with the addition of spinach, cucumber, capsicum and fresh herbs. Don’t forget the chilli hit!

You could use barbecued duck in place of chicken. Pawpaw can be used in place of mango. Try sprinkling some chopped nuts over the salad before serving. Note

A fresh 15-minute meal is at your fingertips with this punchy Thai hot and sour prawn salad recipe. Packed with veges and stacked with flavour, this salad is sure to be a family favourite

For a heartier salad, soak Thai-style rice noodles, then add to this recipe. Note

Spicy ground meat salads, sometimes called “larb”, are common in Thailand. Try Nici Wickes’ easy pork mince salad recipe that’s bursting with flavour from the amount of fresh herbs and lime juice

If you don’t have any tamarind puree, soak 2 teaspoons tamarind pulp in 150ml warm water for 10 minutes. Strain, discard pulp and use liquid. Note

Use a small sharp knife to cut squid hoods lengthways from opening to tip. Place flat, inside up, on a clean work surface and score diagonally. Slice and marinate. Note

You can use an equal weight of prawns or lobster instead of the crab meat in this salad. Make sure your mango is quite firm, otherwise it will not slice well. Note

This delicious Thai beef salad is delicious served with fresh mint, cherry tomatoes, soft rice noodles and a sweet and zesty lime dressing.

This NZ Pork larb recipe creates a light, fresh dish that’s perfect served in lettuce cups and devoured in one bite. Serve with lime wedges for a stunning light meal or starter

Ground rice is a traditional thai salad ingredient, adding texture and flavour. You can buy it from health food shops. Note