Thai Chicken Salad
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Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
- 4 cups mixed greens or shredded cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or cashews optional
- For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2-3 tablespoons water to thin the dressing, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing:
- Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic until smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, toss together the chicken, mixed greens, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, cilantro, mint, and green onions.
- Add Dressing:
- Toss Salad: Drizzle the peanut dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve:
- Garnish: Top with chopped peanuts or cashews for added crunch, if desired.