Description
A vibrant and refreshing Thai Chicken Salad featuring a crunchy coleslaw mix, shredded chicken, and colorful vegetables, all tossed in a creamy, tangy peanut dressing with fresh herbs for an authentic Southeast Asian flavor.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 lb coleslaw mix
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- Small handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional but recommended)
- Small handful fresh basil, sliced thin or torn (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Peanut Dressing
- 5 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 3 tbsp water or more as needed
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp pure sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, water, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, and garlic powder until smooth. Adjust the taste and consistency as needed by adding more lime juice or water for a thinner dressing.
- Prep the Salad: Chop the scallions, red bell pepper, and fresh herbs (cilantro and basil). In a large bowl, combine these with the coleslaw mix and shredded cooked chicken.
- Combine: Pour the peanut dressing over the salad and toss everything together thoroughly until well coated. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to your taste.
- Serve: Divide the salad into serving bowls. Garnish with extra chopped peanuts and fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy immediately for the freshest flavors and best texture.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of honey and lime juice in the dressing to balance sweetness and acidity.
- The salad is best consumed immediately to maintain the crunchiness of the coleslaw mix.
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of chili flakes or sriracha to the dressing.
- Peanut allergy alternative: substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter, but note the flavor change.
- This salad can be refrigerated for up to a day but may lose some crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming pre-cooked chicken)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, Tossed Salad
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Thai chicken salad, peanut dressing, coleslaw mix salad, easy Thai recipe, healthy chicken salad, peanut butter dressing
