Description
Thai Peanut Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings together fresh shredded cabbage, crunchy peanuts, and colorful vegetables, all drizzled with a creamy peanut dressing. This salad is perfect for any occasion, whether as a refreshing side dish at barbecue gatherings or as a satisfying main course with the addition of grilled chicken or tofu. With its quick preparation time of just 10 minutes, this salad is an ideal option for busy weeknights or last-minute meals. Enjoy the delightful combination of textures and flavors that make this Thai Peanut Salad a standout favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup chopped cucumber
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup salted peanuts
- Optional: 12 ounces diced cooked chicken
- Dressing: ⅓ cup natural peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon ginger paste
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, cucumber, green onions, red bell pepper, and peanuts (and chicken if desired). Toss to mix well.
- In a separate small 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 gently toss until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg