Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing
Colorful Cold Thai Salad with delicious creamy Peanut dressing takes only 15 minutes and is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Servings 3
Calories 359kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml
For Salad
- 1 cup red cabbage
- 1 cup green cabbage
- ¾ cup cucumber (1 persian cucumber)
- 1 medium red bell pepper cut into thin strips
- ¼ cup green onions
- ¼ cup coriander leaves
- ½ cup toasted peanuts
Peanut Dressing
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 inch ginger minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice from one lime
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar, optional
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (or chili flakes)
- salt to taste
- water as needed
Instructions
For Peanut Dressing
- Add the smooth peanut butter, minced ginger, and garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha, maple syrup, lime juice, sesame oil, and salt in a jar.
- Whisk together until well combined, keep aside. For a thinner dressing, add water as required until you get the desired consistency. You may also add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
For Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, add red and white cabbage, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro, and toasted peanuts.
- Pour the peanut dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
Variations & Tips
- If you have a peanut allergy then replace peanut butter with almond butter or cashew butter and toasted peanuts with toasted cashews.
- You can replace sesame oil with coconut oil or olive oil.
- Add the baked tofu, edamame, or cooked chickpeas for extra protein.
- You can add vegetables of your choice.
- You can also prepare peanut dressing in a blender or mini food processor.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 635mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1804IU | Vitamin C: 86mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg