Description
Thai Peanut Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines fresh vegetables with a creamy peanut dressing, making it perfect for any occasion. This salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes—but it’s also incredibly versatile. Enjoy it as a refreshing side or transform it into a hearty main course by adding cooked chicken. The balance of crunchy peanuts and zesty dressing creates an explosion of taste in every bite, making it a delightful addition to your meal. Whether you’re entertaining guests or looking for a quick lunch option, this Thai Peanut Salad will impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup green onions, sliced
- ½ cup red bell pepper (or ¼ cup hot red pepper for spice)
- ½ cup salted peanuts
- Optional: 12 ounces diced cooked chicken
- Dressing: ⅓ cup all-natural peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar substitute (or regular sugar)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon ginger paste
- Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, cucumber, green onions, peanuts, red bell pepper, and chicken if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg