Description
A refreshing and flavorful Thai Chicken Salad topped with a creamy peanut dressing, perfect for a light meal or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, spinach, and arugula)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1–2 teaspoons water (to thin, if needed)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, shredded chicken, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, red cabbage, cilantro, and green onions. Toss gently to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, lime juice, and sesame oil until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, add water one teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Drizzle the peanut dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for about 15-30 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
- Add some crushed peanuts or sesame seeds on top for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg