Crunchy Thai Salad
Get ready to elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Crunchy Thai Salad! Bursting with a rainbow of veggies including shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, crunchy red bell pepper, and crisp cucumber, this dish is as nutritious as it is colorful. Shelled edamame and fresh cilantro bring depth and a touch of freshness, while chopped peanuts and crispy wonton strips add irresistible texture. The real star, however, is the creamy peanut dressing—a tangy-sweet blend of smooth peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and a hint of ginger and garlic that ties it all together in a flavor-packed punch. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this Thai-inspired salad is perfect for a light lunch, vibrant side dish, or healthy meal prep idea. Try it today for a deliciously crunchy way to boost your veggie intake!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) Red cabbage
- 2 medium (julienned) Carrots
- 1 medium (thinly sliced) Red bell pepper
- 1 medium (julienned) Cucumber
- 1 cup Edamame (shelled)
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 3 (thinly sliced) Green onions
- 0.5 cup (roughly chopped) Peanuts
- 0.75 cup Crunchy wonton strips or crispy noodles
- 0.25 cup Smooth peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 1 teaspoon (grated) Fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons (to thin the dressing, as needed) Water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, julienned carrots, thinly sliced red bell pepper, julienned cucumber, shelled edamame, chopped fresh cilantro, and thinly sliced green onions. Toss gently to combine.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the peanut dressing by whisking together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, to thin the dressing to your desired consistency.
Pour the peanut dressing over the prepared salad and toss thoroughly to coat all the vegetables with the dressing.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and top with chopped peanuts and crispy wonton strips (or crispy noodles) for an added crunch.
Serve immediately for maximum crunchiness and enjoy this vibrant Thai-inspired salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2078 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.1 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3214 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 185.2 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.5 g | 134% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.8 g | ||
| Protein | 75.0 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 439 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3252 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
