Thai Chicken Salad: A Refreshing Twist on Your Meal Routine
Craving something light yet savory? This Thai Chicken Salad brings a vibrant mix of flavors and textures that can turn any ordinary meal into an extraordinary experience. Packed with fresh vegetables, protein-rich chicken, and a tantalizing dressing, it’s not only delicious but also wonderfully healthy. Letβs dive into the recipe that’s sure to satisfy your taste buds and keep you feeling full and energized!
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
For the Salad:
- 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 3 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups carrot, shredded
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup salted cashews, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Start by whisking together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a bowl. Cover and set aside to let the flavors meld together.
- Prep the Ingredients: While the dressing sits, take this time to prepare your salad components. Shred the green and red cabbage, cook and shred the chicken if not already done, and shred the carrots. Then, chop the cilantro, roughly chop the cashews, and thinly slice the green onions.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, shredded chicken, carrots, cilantro, cashews, and green onions.
- Dress and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated. Serve the salad fresh for the best texture and flavor!
Nutritional Information
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 0 minutes (This is a no-cook recipe!)
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: Approximately 250 Kcal per serving
- Servings: Serves 4
This Thai Chicken Salad is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a colorful addition to your dining table. Itβs perfect as a standalone meal or as a side dish during larger gatherings. The combination of creamy, tangy, and crunchy elements makes every bite interesting and fulfilling. Enjoy crafting this delightful salad and watch it become a new favorite!
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Thai Chicken Salad π₯
- Total Time: 20min
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter π₯
2 tablespoons soy sauce π₯’
2 tablespoons lime juice π
2 tablespoons sesame oil πΎ
2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce πΆοΈ
1 tablespoon fish sauce π
1 teaspoon brown sugar π―
1 teaspoon ginger, grated π«
1 teaspoon garlic, minced π§
For the Salad:
3 cups green cabbage, shredded π₯¬
3 cups red cabbage, shredded π₯¬
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded π
1 1/2 cups carrot, shredded π₯
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped πΏ
1/2 cup salted cashews, roughly chopped π°
1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced π±
Instructions
1οΈβ£ In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Cover and set aside. π―π₯’
2οΈβ£ Prepare all the ingredients; shred the cabbage, chop the chicken, shred the carrot, chop and slice the cilantro, cashews, and green onions. πͺπ₯¬ππ₯πΏπ°π±
3οΈβ£ In a large bowl, add the green cabbage, red cabbage, chicken, carrot, cilantro, cashews, and green onions. π₯
4οΈβ£ Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to evenly coat everything in the dressing. Serve fresh! π₯’π½οΈ
- Prep Time: 20min
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 Kcal