Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Thai Peanut Salad, a perfect blend of fresh vegetables and a creamy homemade peanut dressing. This refreshing dish is not just a feast for your taste buds; it’s also incredibly versatile—enjoy it as a light side or make it a satisfying main course by adding protein like chicken or tofu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup chopped cucumber
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper (or hot peppers)
- ½ cup salted peanuts
- Optional: 12 ounces cooked chicken (diced)
- 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 mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, cucumber, green onions, peanuts, red bell pepper (or hot peppers), and optional chicken.
- 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 thoroughly combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg