This Crunchy Thai Peanut Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together crisp veggies, a tangy peanut dressing, and a burst of flavor with every bite. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, it’s both healthy and satisfying. The crunch of the vegetables paired with the creamy peanut dressing makes this salad a favorite among salad lovers.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, julienned
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
For the Peanut Dressing
- 3 tbsp peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1-2 tbsp water (to adjust the consistency)
Preparation Steps
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and slice all the vegetables as needed. Place the shredded cabbage, carrot, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro in a large salad bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and water until smooth and creamy.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to coat all the vegetables evenly.
- Garnish: Top with chopped peanuts and sesame seeds (optional) for added crunch.
- Serve: Toss everything together one last time and enjoy immediately or chill for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Time Required
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 15 minutes
Tools Needed
- Large salad bowl
- Small mixing bowl (for dressing)
- Grater or julienne peeler (for carrots)
- Knife and cutting board
- Whisk or fork (for dressing)
Extract of Ingredients and Tags Topics
- Shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, peanuts
- Peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic
- #ThaiPeanutSalad #CrunchySalad #HealthySalads #PeanutDressing #Vegetarian #QuickSalads #FreshVeggies #AsianInspired #EasySalads
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