Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
This Thai chicken salad with peanut dressing is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With its crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and a creamy, nutty dressing, this salad is not only delicious but also quick to prepare. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a healthy meal that’s bursting with flavor and ideal for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners. Whether enjoyed on its own or as part of a larger spread, this salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound coleslaw mix
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup scallions (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Fresh basil (optional)
- 5 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons water (or more as needed)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon pure sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Make the peanut dressing by whisking together peanut butter, water, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, ginger, garlic powder in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Prepare the salad ingredients by combining coleslaw mix, shredded chicken, scallions, bell pepper, peanuts, cilantro, and basil in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the peanut dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg