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    Thai Peanut Salad

    Published: Jan 8, 2021 by Janessa

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    I have high expectations when it comes to a salad. I don't have room on my plate for an average salad... It needs to dazzle. It needs to be delicious. And it needs to be the kind of thing that even people who don't like vegetables will love!

    And this Thai-inspired Peanut Salad is one of those recipes! Like this Santa Fe Salad, it is the kind of salad you will actually want to eat even if there are other options.

    Bowl of Thai peanut salad topped with extra peanuts.

    Plus it is quick, easy to make and tastes even better the next day- great for meal prepping or taking to a potluck!

    If you can't have peanuts (or any nuts for that matter), you can even make this salad nut free.

    The Ingredients

    Ingredients to Thai-inspired Peanut Salad.
    • Coleslaw Mix- This is one of my favorite time saver ingredients- bagged, pre chopped cabbage and carrots. Feel free to try a broccoli slaw or you can use cabbage and carrots and chop them yourself- you need about 8 cups total.
    • Bell Pepper
    • Green Onions
    • Snap Peas
    • Cilantro
    • Peanut Sauce Dressing:
      • Peanut Butter- I like to use natural, smooth peanut butter for this recipe.
      • Coconut Aminos- Soy sauce or tamari also works.
      • Lime Juice
      • Ground Ginger
      • Garlic Powder
      • Red Pepper Flakes
      • Water

    The Method

    1. Mix. In a large bowl, combine the chopped vegetables.

    Vegetables mixed together in a large bowl before adding dressing.

    2. Dress. In a small bowl, stir together the ingredients for the dressing. Stir the dressing into the vegetables until combined.

    Peanut dressing mixed into chopped vegetables.

    3. Serve!

    Leftovers

    To Make Ahead: This salad arguably tastes better on day 2 so it is a great recipe to fully prepare ahead of time!

    To Store: Store salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Make it Your Own

    • Make it Spicier- add 1-2 teaspoon of hot sauce to dressing.
    • Sweeten it- Add 2 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
    • Change up the Vegetables- You can add up to 2 cups of vegetables with no additional changes. If you would like to add more you can reduce the amount of coleslaw used or increase the dressing. The following would all be tasty in this salad:
      • Cucumbers
      • Radishes
      • Lettuce
      • Spinach
    • Add Grains- Use 1 and ½ times the dressing and add 2-3 cups of a cooked grain such as:
      • Quinoa
      • Farro
      • Brown Rice
    • Include a Protein- Turn this salad into a meal by adding up to 2 cups of cooked:
      • Shredded chicken
      • Leftover diced turkey
      • Pulled Pork
      • Shrimp
      • Chickpeas
      • Edamame
    • Top it with:
      • Chopped peanuts, cashews or sunflower seeds
      • Crispy Roasted Chickpeas
      • Additional chopped green onions or cilantro

    Serving Suggestions

    • Enjoy it all on its own for a light lunch.
    • Take it to a potluck or to serve it at a barbecue- it keeps very well and can be made ahead!
    • Serve it as a side dish to:
      • Simple Barbecued Burgers
      • Pulled Pork
    Bowl of Asian-inspired peanut salad.
    Can you make Thai Peanut Salad without peanuts?

    You bet! If you have allergy concerns, this salad can be made peanut and even nut free. For peanut free, you can use cashew butter or almond butter in place of the peanut butter. And for nut free, you can use sunflower seed butter in place of the peanut butter.

    Dietary Notes

    If you have dietary restrictions, check the packaging of specific ingredients that you use to ensure they are compliant. This recipe is:

    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Nut Free- If you substitute sunflower seed butter for peanut butter.
    • Paleo- If you use sunflower seed or cashew butter in place of peanut butter and substitute diced cucumber for the snap peas.
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

    And if you liked this salad...

    ...you might also like these other fresh recipes!

    • Asian Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
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    Thai Peanut Salad

    Quick and healthy salad made with an easy peanut sauce dressing! Great for lunches or as a side dish.
    5 from 14 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 216kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb package coleslaw or about 8 cups shredded cabbage and carrots
    • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
    • 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced
    • 2 cups snap peas cut in half
    • ¼ cup cilantro chopped

    Peanut Dressing

    • 6 tablespoon smooth natural style peanut butter
    • 2 tablespoon coconut aminos
    • 2 tbsp lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1-4 tablespoon water
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    Instructions

    • In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients except water until smooth. Add water to reach desired consistency.
    • In a large bowl, add coleslaw, bell pepper, green onions, snap peas and cilantro and stir to combine.
    • Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir gently to coat evenly.
    • Serve, garnished with chopped peanuts as desired.

    Notes

    Leftovers
    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1781IU | Vitamin C: 113mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg
    Did you make this recipe?Let me know what you thought in the comments below!

    More Salads!

    • Pineapple Pico de Gallo Salsa
    • Mixed Berry Spinach Salad
    • Maple Balsamic Poppyseed Dressing
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    1. Tavo

      June 17, 2022 at 7:06 pm

      5 stars
      The salad was exquisite! Thank you! I am going to be making this often!

      Reply
    2. kushigalu

      June 17, 2022 at 9:19 pm

      5 stars
      Love how delicious and flavorful this Thai salad is. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    3. Mirlene

      June 17, 2022 at 10:12 pm

      5 stars
      We love this thai salad! It's one of our favorite salads to have. The peanut sauce is to die for!

      Reply
    4. Ieva

      June 18, 2022 at 2:36 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! That peanut dressing was such a hit with everyone! Served it yesterday evening at a bbq party in our garden and it was the most complimented dish of the night! Thanks so much for the recipe - it's great!

      Reply
      • Janessa

        June 18, 2022 at 7:35 am

        Oh yay! I'm glad you liked this recipe, Ieva. Thank you for your kind review.

        Reply
    5. Tara

      June 18, 2022 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      Yummy! I love the suggestions and edamame is perfection!

      Reply
    6. Shelby

      June 21, 2022 at 4:12 am

      5 stars
      Easy to whip up and so light for summertime, I love the crunch in this salad!

      Reply
      • Janessa

        June 21, 2022 at 9:47 am

        I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Shelby! Thank you for your kind review.

        Reply
    7. nancy

      June 22, 2022 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      the flavours really came together so nice. I love this easy to make salad because I love anything peanuty !! I thought i made enough for the week, looks like everyone had seconds and now i have to make it again!

      Reply
      • Janessa

        June 22, 2022 at 8:28 am

        Yay, I'm glad you liked this recipe Nancy! Haha, good thing it is quick and easy to make!

        Reply
    8. Stacey

      June 24, 2022 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      Such a refreshing and flavor-filled salad. I love that peanut dressing!

      Reply
    9. Donny

      June 25, 2022 at 8:04 am

      5 stars
      One of my favorite kinds of salads! Loved the dressing. And I kept the snap peas even though I'm Paleo because snap peas are considered Paleo! Like green beans, they're considered more pod than bean/legume.

      Reply
      • Janessa

        June 26, 2022 at 7:09 pm

        Really great to know! Thank you for that info and your kind review, Donny.

        Reply

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