Grilled Thai Green Bean Salad
Grilled Thai Green Bean Salad is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Whisk chiles, garlic, lime juice, sugar, soy sauce, and salt in a small bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionWhisk chiles, garlic, lime juice, sugar, soy sauce, and salt in a small bowl.
Pour half of sauce into a shallow dish; reserve remaining sauce.
Add 1 Tbsp. oil to sauce in shallow dish and whisk to combine.
Add tofu and gently toss; set aside to marinate.
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat (or heat a grill pan over medium-high).
If using grill, arrange beans in grill basket and place on hot grill.
Cover and grill, turning once halfway through, until beans are lightly charred and crisp-tender, about 8 minutes.
If using grill pan, cook beans directly on pan, tossing occasionally, until well charred and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Remove tofu from marinade, reserving marinade, and transfer to a plate; pat dry.
Brush grill and tofu with oil and grill tofu, turning once halfway through, until lightly charred, 2–3 minutes per side.
If using grill, be careful when turning, as tofu may stick.
Transfer to plate and drizzle with reserved marinade.
Toss beans, mango, carrot, and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro with reserved sauce.
Transfer to a platter and arrange tofu and avocados alongside.
Top with peanuts and 1 Tbsp. cilantro leaves.
Arrange lettuce leaves on another platter.
To serve, wrap tofu, avocado, and bean mixture in lettuce leaves.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.