Have you ever tried Thai food? It’s packed with loads of fresh veggies tossed in flavorful sauces or dressings. This salad is no exception. The flavor packed dressing makes its utterly irresistible. Once you take your first bite you won’t be able to stop until every last bite is gone. The tender shredded chicken makes this salad hearty enough to make it a delicious meal. The fresh basil and cilantro makes each bite a fresh flavorful experience. This is one of those meals that comes together in just a few short minutes and you won’t have to turn on the stove or heat up the oven for this delectable treat.
Who ever said that a healthy, good for you meal can’t be utterly delicious too? This salad is not only easy to make, and utterly delightful, but it’s good for you too! That’s what I call a winner, winner chicken dinner!
To make this salad start by adding all the salad dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisking them together to combine. Set aside.
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Next, gather all the salad ingredients. Place sliced cabbage, chopped red bell pepper, shredded carrots, cilantro, basil, sliced green onions, chopped peanuts and shredded chicken in a large bowl.
Add the salad dressing to the bowl.
Toss to combine all the salad ingredients with the dressing.
Serve immediately.
Oh so easy to make and oh so tasty to eat! After one bite you will be making this salad all the time. It’s got loads of crunchy veggies and the chopped peanuts give it a lovely texture. The shredded chicken gives this salad some much needed substance so you’ll have plenty of energy to keep going all afternoon long. The addition of fresh herbs gives a lovely burst of flavor in each and every bite, and the creamy dressing ties it all together. This is an utterly delectable, flavor packed salad that you will want to make over and over again. Be sure to give this one a try. You won’t be disappointed, I promise!
Thai Chicken Salad
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 5 tbsp peanut butter
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp hot sauce
- ½ tsp koser salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
For the salad:
- 1 small head green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
- 1 small bunch green onions, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup peanuts, chopped
- ½ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Add all the salad dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Place sliced cabbage, chopped red bell pepper, shredded carrots, cilantro, basil, sliced green onions, chopped peanuts and shredded chicken in a large bowl.
- Add salad dressing to the bowl.
- Toss to combine all the salad ingredients with the dressing.
- Serve immediately.
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