Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing
This Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is fresh, crunchy, and packed with bold flavor. Made with tender chicken, crisp veggies, and a creamy peanut sauce, it’s a healthy and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or sliced
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- Peanut Dressing:
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 –4 tablespoons warm water
- Optional:
- Chopped peanuts
- Cilantro or green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare chicken and slice all vegetables.
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, ginger, garlic, and warm water until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, and chicken.
- Pour dressing over the salad.
- Toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Let sit for 5–10 minutes for flavors to blend.
- Top with peanuts, cilantro, or sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add warm water gradually to adjust dressing consistency.
- Toss just before serving to keep vegetables crisp.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Keep dressing separate if meal prepping ahead.
- Not suitable for freezing.