Description
Thai Peanut Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines fresh vegetables, crunchy peanuts, and a creamy peanut dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a side dish during dinner parties, or as a main course by adding protein like chicken or tofu. Bursting with flavor and color, this salad is not only delicious but also versatile, making it an excellent option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
- ½ cup green onions, sliced
- ½ cup red bell pepper (or diced hot pepper for spice)
- ½ cup salted peanuts
- ⅓ cup natural peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
- Optional: 12 ounces diced cooked chicken
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, chopped cucumber, sliced green onions, salted peanuts, diced red bell pepper, and cooked chicken if using.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the peanut butter, olive oil, rice vinegar, coconut aminos, sugar substitute, minced garlic, ginger paste, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg