Description
Thai Peanut Salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that brings together a medley of vibrant vegetables and a creamy peanut dressing. Perfectly suited for any occasion, this salad can be enjoyed as a refreshing side or transformed into a hearty main course with the addition of chicken. The crunchy textures of fresh cabbage, crisp cucumbers, and roasted peanuts create an exciting contrast, while the zesty peanut dressing adds a burst of flavor in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this recipe is customizable to suit your taste preferences, making it an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup chopped cucumber
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup salted peanuts
- Optional: 12 ounces diced cooked chicken
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- garlic
- ginger paste
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, cucumber, green onions, red bell pepper, peanuts, and chicken (if using).
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, olive oil, vinegar, coconut aminos, garlic, ginger paste, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or let it chill for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups (230g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg