Description
A refreshing Thai Chicken Salad topped with a creamy homemade peanut dressing that combines flavors and textures for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
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- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sriracha (or hot sauce)
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 4 cups shredded chicken
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained and patted dry
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- ½ cup honey roasted peanuts
- ⅓ cup slivered almonds
- Optional toppings: chow mein noodles, toasted sesame seeds, crispy wonton strips
Instructions
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a bowl or mini food processor until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all salad ingredients. If prepping ahead, store dressing separately.
- When ready to serve, pour dressing over salad (start with half), toss to coat, and adjust to taste. Add optional toppings if desired.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding chow mein noodles or crispy wonton strips.
- Store leftover salad and dressing separately to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg