Colorful, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, this Chopped Thai Salad pairs perfectly with your favorite protein. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a new go-to for your meals!
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Made in 20 Minutes
Right now, we are salad-obsessed! It may have something to do with the obnoxiously warm and humid weather we’re having. Definitely. This Chopped Thai salad is one of the many we have made recently, and it’s one of my favorites.
It has all of those crave-worthy textures and flavors: salty, sweet, crunchy, and tangy. It’s absolutely delicious… and it happens to only take 20 minutes to make. Did I mention you can add any protein to it, and it’s a complete meal? Think baked chicken, edamame, shrimp, or thinly sliced steak. Yum!
Reasons to Love This Chopped Salad
- The chopped Thai salad recipe bursts with vibrant, fresh flavors.
- The Thai salad provides a healthy, nutrient-packed meal option.
- This salad is ideal for meal prep and leftovers.
Recipe Ingredients
- Sweet Peppers: Sweet and crisp, they add a refreshing crunch and vibrant flavor.
- Peanut Butter: Creamy and nutty, it enriches the dressing, providing depth and a savory-sweet taste.
- Roasted Cashews: Nutty and crunchy, they offer a satisfying texture and add a delightful crunch.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
- Protein Boost: For a protein boost, add grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, rotisserie chicken, or salmon. These options complement the salad’s flavors and make it a more satisfying, complete meal. Simply cook, slice, and mix in your chosen protein before serving.
- Vegetable Medley: For extra crunch and flavor, add veggies like sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red cabbage, or snap peas to the Chopped Thai salad.
How to Make Thai Chopped Salad
Step 1: In a large bowl, combine ingredients for the salad, and toss together.
Step 2: In a small food processor or a blender, combine all ingredients for the dressing. Blend or pulse for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Drizzle dressing over salad and serve immediately.
Expert Tips
- Uniform Slicing: Chop all vegetables uniformly to ensure an even distribution of flavors and textures in each bite.
- Use Fresh Lime Juice: Use fresh lime juice instead of water in the dressing for a brighter, Thai flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Not only is this Homemade Peanut Dressing great served with salads, but we also like to serve it with Veggie Pad Thai, Soy Noodles, and Thai Noodle Bowls.
Keep all ingredients chilled and wait to combine the salad with the dressing until just before serving to maintain maximum crispness.
Storage Info
STORE the Chopped Thai salad ingredients and dressing separately in airtight containers or mason jar in the refrigerator. The salad will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
If adding cooked protein, store and reheat it separately, then mix with the salad before serving.
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Ingredients
For the salad:
- 5 oz. mixed greens
- 1 carrot - peeled into ribbons
- 6 sweet peppers - seeds and stem removed, thinly sliced
- 1/4 purple cabbage - thinly cut
- 1/3 c. cilantro - coarsely chopped
- 1/2 c. roasted cashews or peanuts
- 4 green onions - cut on the bias into ¼ inch pieces
- 1 tbsp. sesame seeds - plain or toasted
For the dressing:
- 3 tbsp. peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp. water or lime juice - more if needed
- 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp. garlic chili sauce or chili flakes - more if you like it spicier
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ingredients for the salad, and toss together.
- In a small food processor or a blender, combine all ingredients for the dressing. Blend or pulse for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until smooth and creamy.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and serve immediately.
So colorful, delicious and healthy! The peanut dressing take this salad up a notch!
Thai flavors are the best!! Super tasty! This is a great go-to, easy salad to prepare!