Easy Thai Chicken Salad

5 from 1 vote

Easy Thai Chicken Salad is packed with crunchy cabbage and chopped chicken all tossed in a delicious creamy Asian inspired peanut dressing.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Potluck, Salad, Sides

Cuisine: American, Asian

Calories: 165

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

Salad Blend

2 bags shredded cabbage coleslaw blend 14 ounces each
3 green onions thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
2 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts optional, for garnish if desired

Creamy Peanut Dressing

1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 medium lime juiced, about 2 tablespoons
1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 1/2 tsp brown sugar packed
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger about a 2 inch x 2 inch piece, peeled
2-3 cloves fresh garlic minced, about 1 tsp

Method

In a large bowl toss together the coleslaw mix, sliced green onions, shopped cilantro and chopped chicken until well combined. Set aside.
Add all of the creamy peanut dressing ingredients to a small bowl. Whisk together until everything is incorporated.
Pour the dressing over the salad and using tongs, toss well to make sure it is evenly coated.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to use, tossing once more just before serving. Garnish with roasted peanuts if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 401mgPotassium: 286mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 156IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

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