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Thai Peanut Chicken Crunch Slaw Salad with vibrant vegetables and peanut dressing

Thai Peanut Chicken Crunch Slaw Salad

A delightful dish filled with vibrant flavors and fresh textures, featuring a creamy peanut dressing that enhances the fresh ingredients, perfect for a quick lunch or refreshing dinner side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • 4 cups cabbage, shredded Green or purple cabbage works well.
  • 1 cup carrots, grated
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped Fresh cilantro provides a great flavor.
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup peanuts, crushed For topping before serving.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter Creamy peanut butter is recommended.
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce Use low-sodium soy sauce if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar Increase for a tangier flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cabbage, grated carrots, sliced red bell pepper, chopped cilantro, and sliced green onions.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the peanut dressing over the salad mixture and toss everything together to combine.
  4. Top the salad with crushed peanuts before serving.

Notes

If storing leftovers, keep the dressing separate to maintain the crispness of the vegetables. This salad is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or radishes.