Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with this Thai Peanut Salad. This dish combines crisp cabbage, fresh vegetables, and crunchy peanuts, all tossed in a creamy peanut dressing that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Perfect as a refreshing side or a hearty main course when topped with protein like chicken, this salad is quick to prepare and ideal for any occasion—from summer picnics to weeknight dinners. Enjoy the explosion of textures and tastes that will make your taste buds dance!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup peeled and chopped cucumber
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup salted peanuts
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper (or ¼ cup hot red pepper for spice)
- Optional: 12 ounces diced cooked chicken
- ⅓ cup all-natural peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated 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 mixing bowl, combine shredded cabbage, cucumber, green onions, peanuts, red bell pepper, and cooked chicken if desired.
- In a 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 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: Approximately 1.5 cups (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg