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Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing

Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing for Quick Delight

A vibrant Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing, ready in 20 minutes, combining fresh vegetables and leftover chicken for a healthy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Coleslaw Mix or freshly shredded cabbage
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken leftover or rotisserie chicken
  • 4 tablespoons Scallions chopped, can substitute with chives
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper diced, any bell pepper variety works
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Peanuts can substitute with almonds or sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro optional
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil optional
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter avoid natural varieties for texture
  • 1/4 cup Water adjust thickness as needed
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Honey maple syrup is a vegan substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Pure Sesame Oil toasted sesame oil preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger grated or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, pure sesame oil, fresh ginger, garlic powder, and water. Adjust water for desired consistency.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the coleslaw mix. Chop the shredded cooked chicken and dice the red bell pepper, then add all to the coleslaw.
  3. Add chopped chicken, bell pepper, scallions, and optional herbs to the bowl. Toss gently to distribute all ingredients.
  4. Drizzle the peanut dressing over the salad. Toss to coat all pieces well. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
  5. Serve the salad immediately for freshness. Garnish with extra chopped peanuts or herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and store dressing separately if making ahead.

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