Description
A vibrant Thai-inspired salad balancing sweet, spicy, and nutty flavors. Features tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a creamy peanut dressing ready in 20 minutes. Perfect for meal prep or quick gatherings.
Ingredients
3–4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup chopped red cabbage
1 cup shredded or chopped carrots
1/2 cup crushed peanuts
1/4 cup chopped cilantro or Thai basil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1 cup chow mein noodles
Peanut Dressing:
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup soy sauce
1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice
1–2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons chili crisp
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk peanut butter, mayonnaise, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and chili crisp until smooth.
Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired, then set dressing aside.
In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, scallions, celery, red cabbage, carrots, and sesame seeds.
Toss salad with half the dressing, adjusting to taste.
Top with crushed peanuts, cilantro/basil, and additional dressing if needed.
Optional: Sprinkle chow mein noodles for added crunch before serving.
Notes
Use pre-shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Dress salad immediately before serving to preserve crunch.
Chili crisp can be substituted with crushed rice noodles for non-spicy version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg