Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thai cuisine with this refreshing Thai Peanut Salad. This dish showcases a delightful combination of fresh shredded cabbage, crunchy vegetables, and roasted peanuts, all drizzled with a creamy, tangy peanut dressing. Perfect as a zesty side dish for barbecues or as a hearty main meal when topped with grilled chicken, this salad is both versatile and satisfying. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious salad that caters to various diets while delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. Enjoy it at your next gathering or on a busy weeknight for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup cucumber (peeled and chopped)
- ½ cup green onions (sliced)
- ½ cup salted peanuts
- 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 mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, cucumber, green onions, peanuts, and red bell pepper. If desired, add diced cooked chicken for added protein.
- In a small bowl, whisk 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 ingredients and toss gently until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg