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    Home » Recipes by Category » Salads

    Published: Mar 27, 2019 · Modified: May 11, 2020 by Nart · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Low-Fat Thai Corn Salad

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    dairy free thai corn salad with prawn in a coconut shell bowl

    Sick of creamy corn salad with tons of mayo? If so, then read on! Because this Thai sweet corn salad I’m about to expose you to is delicious, healthy and totally light.

    For a good few weeks I’ve been obsessed with boiled sweet corn as a snack. The stuff is so addictive and easy to prepare. I usually get a bag of three ears (for 20 baht!) from my local market and cook them all in one go to save time. The problem with this, though, is that the corn starts to have an unpleasant smell the day after you boiled it even when stored in the fridge. Therefore, I prefer to finish it all within the day of cooking by snacking on it and using it as part of a meal.

    dairy free thai corn salad with prawn in a coconut shell bowl

    Recently, I’ve been loving boiled corn salad with a Thai hot and sour dressing. With lime juice, garlic and chilies in the dressing, this corn salad gives you a burst of flavour in every bite. Also, if you’re looking for a sweet corn salad recipe for weight loss, this could be it. There’s not a lot of fat in this salad at all, if any, and you can even reduce the amount of sugar if you prefer.

    dairy free thai corn salad with prawn in a coconut shell bowl

    In order to prepare corn for this salad, bring just enough water to cover the corn to a boil and boil the corn on the cob for about 3-5 minutes. While waiting for the water to boil, you can also slice the red cabbage and make the salad dressing.

    The secret to getting tastier corn is to add just a pinch of salt to the water when you cook it — the salt will help bring out more sweetness and flavour in the corn. Once the corn is cooked, transfer it to cold water to stop it from cooking, and cook the prawns in the same boiling water. This way, your corn salad can be mixed to serve as soon as the corn has cooled down and been sliced.

    Enjoy!

    📖 Recipe

    dairy free thai corn salad with prawn in a coconut shell bowl

    Low-Fat Thai Corn Salad Recipe

    This low-fat Thai corn salad with prawns is bursting with flavor. The spicy, garlicky, sour dressing goes perfectly well with the sweetness of the corn. Plus, it's very healthy and easy to make!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: Thai
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Author: Nart

    Ingredients

    • 3 chilies
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1½ teaspoon sugar
    • 1½ teaspoon fish sauce
    • 1½ tablespoon lime juice
    • 200 grams sweet corn kernels boiled
    • 30 grams red cabbage thinly sliced
    • 2 prawns or more, cooked

    Instructions

    • Place the chilies, garlic, sugar, fish sauce, lime juice in a blender and blend until smooth.
    • Toss boiled sweet corn, red cabbage and prawns into a salad bowl.
    • Pour the dressing over and mix before transferring the salad into two separate bowls to serve.
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    1. Adrianne says

      August 30, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      This salad look s bright and colourful and I love that about it! The corn sounds truly mouth watering. This would be perfect on the weekend. Can’t wait to try this delicious recipe.

      Reply
      • Nart says

        September 08, 2020 at 3:06 pm

        Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    2. Dannii says

      August 30, 2020 at 2:50 pm

      5 stars
      What a lovely light and fresh salad. Loving all the Thai flavours.

      Reply
      • Nart says

        September 08, 2020 at 3:06 pm

        Thank you 🙂

        Reply
    3. Kylie Archer says

      August 30, 2020 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      The flavours in this are amazing! Yummo!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        September 08, 2020 at 3:13 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Alexandra says

      August 30, 2020 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely flavours – this dish makes a light lunch or perfect side dish! We love corn!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        September 08, 2020 at 3:13 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Sally says

      August 30, 2020 at 10:16 am

      5 stars
      Love sour and sweet together with shrimp, and this recipe doesn’t disappoint!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        September 08, 2020 at 3:14 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    6. Priya Shiva says

      May 05, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      5 stars
      wow!!! I cant wait to try out this thai corn salad. It really looks appetizing!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        June 01, 2020 at 8:28 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    7. Jen says

      May 05, 2020 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect lunch to get me out of my boring routine. I love how easy it is to make too!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        June 01, 2020 at 8:38 am

        You’ll love the flavor!

        Reply
    8. Libby says

      May 05, 2020 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds delicious. I’m making chicken satay tonight and this is going to be my side dish!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        June 01, 2020 at 8:29 am

        That’s a great idea!

        Reply
    9. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

      May 05, 2020 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so easy to make but it’s also bursting with flavour and colour. Perfect for summer eating.

      Reply
      • Nart says

        June 01, 2020 at 8:38 am

        Absolutely!

        Reply
    10. Alison says

      May 05, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      Spicy and flavorful without all the fat! An all around delicious and healthy salad I’ll make again!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        June 01, 2020 at 9:12 am

        Thank you, Alison! So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    11. Rhonda Albom says

      May 05, 2020 at 6:54 pm

      5 stars
      This sound great! I love all the ingredients, but never put them together in a salad before. I love the way you cut the corn, it looks pretty in the salad.

      Reply
      • Nart says

        June 01, 2020 at 9:13 am

        Thank you so much, Rhonda!

        Reply

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