Thai Vegetable Salad

Prepare the vegetables: Wash, peel, and chop the vegetables according to the specifications above. You can use a variety of your favorite vegetables or add others according to preference.

Prepare the salad dressing: In a small bowl, mix the fresh lemon juice, fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian option), sugar, minced garlic, and minced chili pepper. Taste the dressing and adjust seasonings to preference. If you prefer it spicier or sweeter, you can add more chili pepper or sugar.

Combine the vegetables: In a large bowl, combine all the chopped vegetables (greens, red onion, chili pepper, carrot, cucumber, chickpeas or black beans, peanuts if using). Toss gently.