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Thai Chicken Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing

Best Thai Chicken Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing Ever

This Thai Chicken Salad with Creamy Peanut Dressing is a vibrant and customizable dish, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • ½ cup Peanut Butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce or gluten-free soy for gluten-free diets
  • ½ cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh lime preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup for vegan options
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha or hot sauce, omit if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic as alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil omit if using peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger or fresh ginger grated as substitute
Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken use rotisserie or poached chicken
  • 2 cups Green Cabbage may replace with coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage optional
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper substitute with yellow or orange
  • 1 cup Carrots julienned or shredded
  • 1 can Mandarin Oranges or diced fresh fruit
  • ¼ cup Green Onions or substitute with chives
  • ¼ cup Cilantro omit if desired
Toppings
  • ¼ cup Honey Roasted Peanuts or different nuts
  • ¼ cup Slivered Almonds optional for extra texture
  • ¼ cup Chow Mein Noodles optional
  • ¼ cup Crispy Wonton Strips optional
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds for flavor and visual appeal

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth, lime juice, honey, sriracha, garlic powder, toasted sesame oil, and ground ginger. Blend until smooth and creamy. Chill for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Add shredded chicken, green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrots, diced red bell pepper, mandarin oranges, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and honey roasted peanuts to a large mixing bowl. Toss gently to combine.
  3. Drizzle the chilled dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Transfer to serving bowls and sprinkle with crispy toppings of choice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Make the dressing ahead and store it for up to 5 days for the best flavor. Prepare salad ingredients and refrigerate separately for up to 3 days.

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