Vegetable Salad Baskets

6 servings

30 minutes

Vegetable salad baskets are a refined dish of Thai cuisine that combines the crispness of airy filo pastry with the freshness of vegetable salad. These miniature baskets, baked to a golden crust, are filled with a refreshing mix of carrots, lettuce, cilantro, and sweet peppers dressed in a spicy sauce made from mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and lime. The aroma of taco spices adds zest reminiscent of vibrant street markets in Thailand. This dish is perfect as an appetizer for a festive table or a light snack on a warm day when you want to enjoy fresh, bright flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 682.7
• Proteins: 9.8g
• Fats: 43g
• Carbohydrates: 54g

Ingredients

• Frozen Filo Pastry Tarts: 30 pc
• Sour cream: 6 tbsp
• Mayonnaise: 170 g
• Buttermilk: 0.3 glass
• Taco Spice Mix: 3 tbsp
• Lime juice: 1 tbsp
• Lettuce leaves: 40 g
• Carrot: 60 g
• Chopped cilantro (coriander): 2 tbsp
• Green bell pepper: 0.5 pc

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Place the tartlets on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Frozen Filo Pastry Tarts: 30 pieces

2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, spices, and lime juice. Add grated carrot, chopped lettuce, cilantro, and finely chopped pepper. Mix and distribute into baskets.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mayonnaise: 170 g
   • Sour cream: 6 tablespoons
   • Buttermilk: 0.3 glass
   • Taco Spice Mix: 3 tablespoons
   • Lime juice: 1 tablespoon
   • Carrot: 60 g
   • Lettuce leaves: 40 g
   • Chopped cilantro (coriander): 2 tablespoons
   • Green bell pepper: 0.5 piece