Description
Thai Peanut Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that seamlessly combines crunchy vegetables with a creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for any occasion, this salad can be enjoyed as a side or transformed into a main meal by adding protein like chicken. With its quick preparation time of just 10 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Packed with healthy ingredients, this dish offers a delightful balance of flavors that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup red bell pepper (or hot red pepper for spice)
- ⅓ cup natural peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Optional: 12 ounces diced cooked chicken
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, cucumber, green onions, red bell pepper, and peanuts. If using chicken, add it at this stage.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, olive oil, rice vinegar, coconut aminos, sugar substitute, minced garlic, ginger paste, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until well coated. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg