Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing

Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing

from saltandlavender.com
20 min
6 servings

This Thai chicken salad with peanut dressing is so fresh, bright, and easy to make! It's a great way to use leftover or rotisserie chicken, and it's on your table in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound coleslaw mix
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup scallions (chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
  • Small handful fresh cilantro (chopped (optional but recommended))
  • Small handful fresh basil (sliced thin or torn (optional))
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 5 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (see note)
  • 3 tablespoons water (or more as needed)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure sesame oil (see note)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated )
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the dressing ingredients to a medium-sized bowl and whisk together until smooth. Taste and adjust (e.g. add more lime juice or honey). If your dressing comes out really thick (peanut butter brands can vary), add even more water than suggested.

  2. 2

    Prep all the salad ingredients and them add to a large bowl. Toss with the dressing and serve immediately. Season with salt & pepper as needed.