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Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing

Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing in 20 Minutes

This Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is a vibrant, gluten-free dish crafted in just 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Coleslaw Mix Opt for pre-packaged for convenience
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Leftover rotisserie chicken works wonderfully
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Fresh Scallions Substitute with green onions if needed
  • 1 each Red Bell Pepper Can be swapped with other bell peppers or omitted
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Peanuts Feel free to replace with cashews
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Optional
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Optional; mint can be substituted
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Avoid natural peanut butter for optimal texture
  • 3 tablespoons Water Add more for desired thickness
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free diners
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Lemon juice can substitute effectively
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Use maple syrup for a vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil A little goes a long way
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Fresh Ginger Frozen ginger can save waste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can be swapped with fresh minced garlic

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, toasted sesame oil, grated ginger, garlic powder, and a splash of water. Ensure the mixture is smooth and thick, adding more water as needed.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, shredded cooked chicken, chopped scallions, diced red bell pepper, and chopped peanuts, making sure they are evenly distributed.
  3. Pour the prepared peanut dressing over the salad mixture. Use tongs to gently toss everything together until well-coated.
  4. Taste the salad and season with salt and pepper. Optionally, sprinkle fresh cilantro or basil on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Dress just before serving to maintain crispness. Customize with additional vegetables as desired.

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