Description
This Thai Peanut Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines the crunch of fresh vegetables with a creamy, flavorful peanut dressing. Perfect for any occasion, this salad can be enjoyed as a refreshing side or transformed into a hearty main by adding protein like chicken or tofu.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup chopped cucumber
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ⅓ cup natural peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar substitute (or regular sugar)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon ginger paste (or finely minced ginger)
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, chopped cucumber, sliced green onions, and diced red bell pepper.
- For the dressing, whisk together peanut butter, olive oil, rice vinegar, coconut aminos, minced garlic, ginger paste, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss until well coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately as a side or let chill before serving as a main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg