Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing Recipe

Thai chicken salad with peanut dressing on a white plate.

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Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing Recipe

A creamy peanut dressing transforms fresh vegetables and chicken into Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing, an easy dish that’s bright, balanced, and ready to enjoy in 20 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Dishes, Salad

Cuisine: Thai

Diet: Dairy Free

Servings: large salad

Calories: 966kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

For the Dressing

2 Tbsp honey or agave
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 clove garlic
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro loosely packed
1 tsp chile sauce or Sriracha
1 tsp sesame oil
1-2 Tbsp canola oil
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp onion powder

For the Salad

3 cups greens loosely packed
1/2 cup cooked chicken sliced or chopped in chunks
1/4 cup edamame cooked and shelled
1/4 cup cucumber chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper sliced
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/4 cup fried wontons

Instructions

To prepare the dressing, combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and puree for 30 seconds (Note: if you do not have a mini food processor, you can chop the cilantro by hand and whisk vigorously to emulsify it by hand).
To assemble the salad, plate the greens and top with the chicken, edamame, cucumber, bell pepper, peanuts, and wontons. Drizzle the dressing over the top, and garnish with additional cilantro or thin slices of green onion.

Notes

-Corn, carrots, and cabbage add extra flavor and texture to this salad.

To STORE Thai Chicken Peanut Salad leftovers, keep the salad components and dressing in separate containers. The greens, veggies, and chicken will stay fresh in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

Store the dressing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days—just give it a good stir or shake before using it again. Fried wontons should be stored in a dry, sealed container at room temperature to preserve their crunch. This salad is not ideal for freezing. To REHEAT the chicken, warm it gently in a pan or microwave (30–60 seconds) before assembling the salad again.

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