Description
Thai Peanut Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together an array of fresh vegetables, crunchy peanuts, and a creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for any gathering or as a quick lunch at home, this salad can be served as a delightful side or transformed into a satisfying main course with the addition of chicken or tofu. With its delicious flavors and textures, this Thai Peanut Salad is sure to impress your family and friends.
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, diced)
- ½ cup salted peanuts
- Optional: 12 ounces diced cooked chicken
- ⅓ cup all-natural peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon ginger paste
- red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, cucumber, green onions, red bell pepper, peanuts, and chicken (if using). Toss gently to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, olive oil, rice vinegar, coconut aminos, sugar substitute, garlic, ginger paste, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg