Description
This Thai Peanut Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that perfectly balances vibrant vegetables, crunchy peanuts, and a creamy peanut dressing. Ideal for any occasion, it can be served as a light side dish or transformed into a hearty main course with the addition of chicken. The combination of fresh ingredients and bold flavors makes this salad an unforgettable experience that will please everyone at your table.
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
- 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 granulated sugar substitute
- 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 cabbage, cucumber, green onions, bell pepper, peanuts, and chicken (if using).
- In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, olive oil, vinegar, coconut aminos, sugar substitute, garlic, ginger paste, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg