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Fresh, nutty, and zesty, this Thai Peanut Salad is just bursting with flavor! Ready in just minutes, this is a quick and easy side dish, or add some healthy protein to make it a meal. It’s naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, and can easily be made vegan.

You may also like my Asian Cucumber Salad or my spicy cucumber salad.

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I love salads, and this Thai Peanut Salad tastes amazing and healthy, too! Loaded with cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro, it gets drizzled in a mouth-watering peanut dressing and sprinkled with crushed peanuts for a bit of crunch.

The best part? It takes just a few minutes to toss it all together. It’s an excellent side dish anytime, or you can make it for lunch. Add a healthy protein to round out the meal, and it will keep you full until dinner. I particularly enjoy it with this honey lime salmon or this baked teriyaki chicken breast!

Recipe summary

  • Simple: There is no cooking required in this Thai Salad Recipe! Just chop up the vegetables, whip up the dressing, and toss it all together.
  • Quick: Ready in 10 minutes or less! Perfect for a quick lunch, snack, or side dish with dinner.
  • Wholesome: Loaded with vegetables and nuts for some healthy fats, this salad recipe is raw and so good for you!
  • Goes with anything: I like to eat this on its own or with a lean protein like chicken breast, salmon, or tofu.
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Ingredients you will need

  • Cabbage: Use a medium size or half of a large size.
  • Carrots: Carrots add natural sweetness and a pop of color. Try parsnips as a substitute.
  • Green onions
  • Bell pepper: Sweet colors like red, orange, and yellow are perfect for this recipe.
  • Peanuts: Peanuts add a little crunchy texture. My favorite part!
  • Salt and pepper
  • Peanut butter: Creamy peanut butter is best.
  • Coconut aminos: You can use low sodium soy sauce instead
  • Lemon: Both the zest and juice add bright citrus notes. Lime is great in this recipe, too!
  • Honey: Honey adds sweetness to the Thai peanut salad dressing. Maple syrup is a great alternative if needed.
  • Water: Use a little water to thin the dressing as desired
  • Optional add-ons: consider adding 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 2 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar.
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How to make Thai Peanut salad

1. Make the dressing: Whisk the dressing ingredients in a large bowl until smooth. Add water as needed to thin it until it reaches your desired consistency.

Mixing the Thai Salad Dressing with a whisk.

2. Add veggies: Stir in the cabbage, carrots, green onions, pepper, cilantro, and peanuts.

Vegetables and peanuts in a bowl.

3. Season and toss: Season to your taste and thoroughly toss to coat the salad with the creamy peanut dressing.

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Tips for Success

  • Add a protein to make it a meal: Round out this recipe with a healthy protein like chicken, turkey, or fish. It’s so filling this way!
  • Double the Thai Salad Dressing and save some for salads throughout the week.
  • Make it vegan by adding maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Make it paleo by adding almond butter instead of peanut butter and slithered almonds or crushed pecans instead of peanuts.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thai dressing made of?

Just a few simple pantry staples make this delicious Thai salad dressing: peanut butter, coconut aminos, lemon, and honey. All you have to do is mix the ingredients together and thin it with a little water until the dressing reaches your desired consistency.

What is Thai Peanut Sauce called?

Thai Peanut Sauce is commonly called Satay Sauce. It can be used as a salad dressing or a dip or marinade for meats.

What goes with Thai Peanut Salad?

Although this salad tastes amazing on its own, it’s also great with protein or as a side salad to another dish. Here are my favorite recipes to serve this salad alongside:
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Shrimp Pad Thai
Healthy Chicken Pad Thai
Thai Basil Chicken
Sweet and Spicy Asian Chili Chicken Breasts
Asian Chicken Lettuce Cups
Honey Glazed Salmon

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Thai Peanut Salad

By: Rena
Servings: 4 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
top view of white bowl containing thai peanut salad
Fresh, nutty, and zesty, this Thai Peanut Salad is just bursting with flavor! Ready in just minutes, this is a quick and easy side dish, or add some healthy protein to make it a meal. It's naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, and can easily be made vegan.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cabbage, shredded
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1/2 bunch green onions, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 2/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • Kosher salt and pepper, to taste

Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1 lemon, zest, and juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2-3 tablespoons water, to thin the dressing as desired

Optional add on

  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

Instructions

  • Whisk the dressing in a large bowl until smooth. Add water as needed to thin it until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Stir in the cabbage, carrots, green onions, pepper, cilantro, and peanuts.
  • Season to your taste and thoroughly toss to coat the salad with the creamy peanut dressing.

Video

Notes

  • Add a protein to make it a meal: Round out this recipe with a healthy protein like chicken, turkey, or fish. It’s so filling this way!
  • Double the Thai Salad Dressing and save some for salads throughout the week.
  • Make it vegan by adding maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Make it paleo by adding almond butter instead of peanut butter, and slithered almonds or crushed pecans instead of peanuts.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 14gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 990mgPotassium: 872mgFiber: 11gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 6287IUVitamin C: 138mgCalcium: 144mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: thai
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About Rena Awada

Hi, I’m Rena! Welcome to my blog. I am here to help you prepare delicious, light, fresh meals that your whole family will love!

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