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Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing

Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing

This Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is a colorful, flavor-packed dish that brings convenience and taste together in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 pound coleslaw mix
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh scallions
  • 1 each red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
  • small handful cilantro, chopped optional
  • small handful basil, sliced thin or torn optional
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
Peanut Dressing Ingredients
  • 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 toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Medium bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Salad Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix, shredded chicken, scallions, red bell pepper, and peanuts.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, water, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. Add cilantro and basil if using, and mix gently.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing can be customized by adding different vegetables or proteins like turkey or tofu. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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