Description
This Thai Peanut Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together crunchy vegetables and a luscious peanut dressing, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether served as a delightful side at your next barbecue or as a nutritious main dish topped with chicken, this salad is both versatile and satisfying. With its explosion of flavors and textures, it is sure to impress health-conscious eaters and guests alike. Plus, it can be whipped up in just 10 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup chopped cucumber
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper (or spicy hot pepper)
- ½ cup salted peanuts
- Optional: 12 ounces diced cooked chicken
- ⅓ cup natural peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (or regular vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon sugar substitute (or regular sugar)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon ginger paste
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, chopped cucumber, sliced green onions, salted peanuts, and chopped red bell pepper.
- In a separate 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 vegetable mixture and toss until everything is well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg