Description
This Thai Peanut Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together crunchy cabbage, fresh veggies, and savory peanuts, all tossed in a creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for any occasion, this salad can be served as a refreshing side or transformed into a hearty main course by adding chicken. With its quick preparation time and customizable spice level, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup chopped cucumber
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper (or hot red pepper for spice)
- ½ cup salted peanuts
- 12 ounces diced cooked chicken (optional)
- Dressing: natural peanut butter
- olive oil
- rice vinegar
- coconut aminos
- granulated sugar substitute
- minced garlic
- ginger paste
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, cucumber, green onions, peanuts, red bell pepper, and chicken if using.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the 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 gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg