The Most Delicious Thai Salad with Homemade Peanut Dressing!
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The Most Delicious Thai Salad with Homemade Peanut Dressing!

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time

30

minutes
Calories

500

kcal per serving
Serving Size

2

servings

This vibrant Thai Salad is a delicious medley of fresh ingredients atop a salad base of your choice—whether it's crisp kale, crunchy romaine, or tender spinach. The mix includes shredded cabbage, carrots, edamame, red bell pepper, cilantro, green onions, and crunchy peanuts, creating a colorful and flavorful dish. The salad is brought to life with a creamy, tangy homemade peanut dressing made from peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, a hint of garlic, and a touch of heavy whipping cream. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures and bold flavors, making it both refreshing and satisfying. Enjoy it fresh or chilled for an irresistibly tasty meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cabbage

  • 2 cups of your chosen salad base (kale, romaine lettuce or spinach)

  • 1 cup shredded carrots

  • 1 cup edamame

  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1/4 cup chopped green or red onions

  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts

  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

     

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1/4 cup  of sesame oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)

  • 1 cucumber pealed and cut up

  • 1 teaspoon of lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon shaved fresh ginger

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for topping

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, your salad base, shredded carrots, edamame, red bell pepper, cilantro, green onions, and chopped peanuts.

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and heavy whipping cream until smooth. Add minced garlic if using.

  • Drizzle the peanut dressing over the salad.

  • Toss well to combine.

  • Top with shaved ginger, cilantro and sesame seeds.

  • Serve immediately or chill for later.