Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 179kcal
Thai salad with peanut sauce dressing will be your new obsession! Each bite packs a powerhouse of fresh superfoods all in one bowl.
Ingredients
Thai Salad
- 2 cups (226 g) sliced kale
- 1 ½ cups (45 g) sliced napa cabbage
- 1 ½ cups (173 g) sliced red cabbage
- ½ cup (67 g) sliced red bell pepper
- ½ cup (38 g) shredded carrot
- 1 mango, sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 8 mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon (3 g) sliced green onions
- ¼ cup (40 g) peanuts, roasted, roughly chopped
Peanut Dressing
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lime juice
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) honey, or maple syrup
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22.5 ml) rice wine vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22.5 ml) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sriracha
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
Instructions
- Combine the Vegetables - In a large bowl, add thin slices of kale, cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, mango, cilantro, mint, and green onions. Set aside and make the dressing.
- Make the Peanut Dressing - In a blender, add peanut butter, lime juice, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, ginger, garlic, and water. Puree until smooth and combined, about 1 minute. Alternatively, whisk the ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl.Add more water to thin out the dressing if desired. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- To Serve - Gradually add enough dressing to coat the salad, and toss to combine. Drizzle with more if there's any remaining. Top with freshly cracked black pepper and chopped peanuts.
Notes
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups of salad
- Make it Gluten-Free: Use coconut aminos or gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Make it Less Sweet: If you like the dressing less sweet, start with 1 tablespoon of honey and gradually add more to taste.
- Storing: Refrigerate salad ingredients for up to 3 days and peanut dressing for up to 5 days, adding dressing just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 8200IU | Vitamin C: 120.5mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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