Description
Thai Peanut Crunch Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing is a colorful and vibrant dish that combines fresh vegetables with a zesty peanut dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a light meal, this salad offers a delightful crunch and bold flavors in every bite. With its quick preparation time and wholesome ingredients, it’s both nutritious and satisfying. Enjoy it on its own or pair it with proteins like grilled chicken or tofu for a more filling option. This refreshing salad is an ideal way to brighten up your lunch or dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 2 cups red cabbage, shredded
- 2 medium carrots, julienned or shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
- ½ cup edamame (optional), shelled and cooked
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or natural)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili sauce (adjust to heat preference)
- 1–2 tablespoons water, to thin the dressing as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Shred green and red cabbage, julienne carrots, and slice bell pepper and cucumber. Combine all veggies in a large bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sriracha. Adjust the consistency with water as needed.
- Assemble: Drizzle the dressing over the mixed vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
- Add Crunch: Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts on top just before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg