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Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing

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Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing is a refreshing and vibrant dish featuring crunchy vegetables, savory edamame, and a rich, creamy peanut dressing. Packed with bold flavors and customizable options, this salad is perfect for meal prep, a light meal, or as a side dish. Enjoy this quick, healthy recipe in just 30 minutes!

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 cups chopped Napa cabbage or shredded coleslaw mix

1 cup shredded carrots

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 small English cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced

1 cup cooked and shelled edamame

2 medium scallions, thinly sliced

½ cup loosely packed chopped fresh cilantro

For the Peanut Dressing

¼ cup creamy peanut butter

2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon soy sauce

2 tablespoons honey

2½ tablespoons sugar

2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • Prepare the Dressing: In a blender, combine all the dressing ingredients except for the cilantro. Blend until completely smooth. Add the cilantro and blend for a few seconds until finely chopped. Refrigerate until ready to use.

  • Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped cabbage, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, cucumber, edamame, scallions, and chopped cilantro.

  • Dress the Salad: If serving immediately, drizzle the peanut dressing over the salad and toss to combine. If preparing in advance, store the dressing separately and add just before serving to maintain the salad’s crunch

Notes

  • Protein Additions: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a protein-packed version.

  • Nut-Free Version: Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter for a nut-free alternative.

  • Heat Adjustment: Increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add sriracha for extra spice.

  • Fruit Twist: Add diced mango or pineapple for a sweet and tangy twist.

  • Vegetable Options: Add snap peas, radishes, or shredded purple cabbage for more variety.

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