Sweet Thai Chili Salmon Salad

If you’re a big fan of Thai-inspired flavors (of course!) and salmon (who isn’t?) we’ve got some great news. We present this Sweet Thai Chili Salmon Salad recipe from our pals over at Kalefornia Kravings, with a handy assist from our Thai Chili Mango Chopped Kit. This kit features cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, kale, sunflower seeds, dried mango, crispy toasted quinoa, and a Zesty Thai Sweet Chili Vinaigrette. Add to that salmon, mango, lime, red bell pepper, and a bit of Thai sweet chili sauce, and you have all the makings of an elegant Thai dish that is unbelievably easy to throw together.

Forget takeout tonight—you’ve got this recipe at the ready.

CREATED BY:
Kalefornia Kravings

Ingredients

1 Taylor Farms Thai Chili Mango Chopped Salad Kit
2 medium salmon fillets
¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
½ of a lime, juiced & zest
½ of a red bell pepper, chopped
1 large mango, chopped
1 lime, quartered for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F and spray baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and place in prepared baking dish.
Mix sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and lime zest together and brush the sauce over fillets. Bake the salmon for 10 minutes. Once done, allow fillets to cool while you prepare the rest of your salad.
Pour the contents of your Thai Chili Mango Chopped Kit into a large bowl. Add the chopped red peppers, fresh mangos, and dried mangos (from the kit) and pour your desired amount of Thai sweet chili vinaigrette over the top. Toss the salad until everything is completely coated. Top with salmon fillets, then with the toasted quinoa and sunflower seeds (from the kit). Serve immediately.

Sweet Thai Chili Sauce 101

Sweet Thai chili sauce seems to be one of those condiments many of us love, but few seem to know much more about other than they like it. Why is it sweet? What chilis are in it? Here’s the secret: Sweet Thai chili sauce, also known as Nam Chim Kai, is a popular condiment used in or alongside tons of different Thai dishes. It’s usually made from red chili peppers, sugar, garlic, vinegar, and salt to create a sweet, tangy, slightly-savory sauce with a spicy kick. Additional ingredients like cornstarch, water, or even fish sauce can be added to adjust the consistency, taste, and complexity.

Sweet Thai chili sauce is widely used as a dipping sauce for appetizers like spring rolls, grilled or fried chicken, shrimp, and as a glaze or marinade for meats, seafood, and vegetables. It’s also versatile enough to add to nearly any non-Thai dish, including stir-fries, noodles, rice dishes, and whatever else you want to slather it on—including this recipe. Enjoy!