Description
Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing salad that combines tender chicken with crunchy vegetables and fresh herbs, all tossed in a creamy, sweet, tangy peanut dressing. This dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and brings together authentic Thai-inspired flavors in an easy no-cook meal.
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken, sliced or shredded
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- ½ cup edamame
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
Peanut Dressing
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2–3 tbsp warm water
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Dressing: In a small bowl, add peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of warm water. Whisk the ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and creamy, adding more water if necessary to reach desired consistency.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, place shredded green cabbage, julienned carrot, thinly sliced red bell pepper, sliced cucumber, edamame, chopped cilantro, chopped green onions, and chopped fresh mint.
- Add Chicken: Add the cooked, sliced or shredded chicken to the bowl with the vegetables and herbs, tossing gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Toss with Dressing: Drizzle the prepared peanut dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently again to ensure all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle roasted peanuts over the top of the salad for added crunch and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors at their best.
Notes
- Use leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken to save preparation time.
- Add sliced mango or avocado to introduce additional texture and a hint of sweetness.
- If preparing ahead of time, keep the peanut dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent sogginess.
- For a spicy kick, add sriracha sauce or red pepper flakes to the dressing or salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
