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A vibrant Chicken Thai Crunch Salad with shredded cabbage, fresh herbs, and a peanut-lime dressing.

Vibrant Chicken Thai Crunch Salad with Peanut-Lime Dressing

This vibrant Thai-inspired salad features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful peanut-lime dressing. It's a refreshing and satisfying meal perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage green and purple mix recommended
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
  • ¼ cup green onions chopped
  • ½ cup roasted peanuts chopped
  • ½ cup shelled edamame Optional
  • ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber Optional
For the Peanut-Lime Dressing:
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice from approximately 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or more, to taste
  • 2-4 tablespoons warm water to thin

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • medium bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook and shred or dice chicken breasts if using raw, otherwise use pre-cooked chicken.
  2. Combine all salad vegetables in a large mixing bowl, including optional edamame or cucumber.
Dressing
  1. Whisk together peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a separate bowl.
  2. Gradually add warm water, whisking until the dressing is smooth and pourable.
Assembly
  1. Add the prepared chicken to the vegetables and pour half to two-thirds of the dressing over.
  2. Toss everything gently until well combined and coated with dressing.
Serving
  1. Divide the salad into serving bowls and garnish with chopped roasted peanuts and optional fresh herbs.
  2. Serve immediately with the remaining dressing on the side.

Notes

For meal prep, keep the dressing separate and add it just before serving to prevent the salad from getting soggy. You can adjust the spice level of the dressing by adding more or less red pepper flakes. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or mandarin oranges for additional crunch and flavor.