Description
This vibrant Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is a healthy, flavor-packed dish featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing. Perfect for lunch or dinner, it's gluten-free and easy to customize with vegetarian or spicy variations. Packed with fresh herbs and crunchy peanuts, this salad brings Thai-inspired freshness to your table in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Salad:
2 chicken breasts, cooked and sliced
4 cups mixed lettuce (Romaine, spinach, arugula)
1 cucumber, julienned
1 carrot, julienned
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped peanuts (for garnish)
Peanut Dressing:
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons warm water (to thin dressing)
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine mixed lettuce, cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, cilantro, and green onions.
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Add sliced chicken on top and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
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In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and grated ginger.
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Stir in warm water gradually until dressing is smooth and pourable.
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Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to coat.
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Serve immediately, garnished with extra chopped peanuts if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh.
To add more crunch, include shredded cabbage, snap peas, or radishes.
For a spicy version, mix chopped chili or sriracha into the dressing.
Add rice noodles or quinoa to make it more filling.
Store salad and dressing separately to maintain freshness.
Dressing lasts up to a week in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook (plus cooked chicken)
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 370 kcal
