Vegetable Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing

Vegetable Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing is a vibrant, fresh, and flavorful dish inspired by the bold, aromatic flavors of Thai cuisine. Thai salads are known for their balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy elements, and this vegetable-forward version highlights crisp, colorful produce while incorporating a creamy, nutty dressing. It’s a refreshing way to enjoy vegetables while indulging in complex, satisfying flavors.

The salad typically includes a mix of crunchy vegetables such as bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and sometimes fresh herbs like cilantro or mint. The peanut dressing—made from peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of sweetness or chili—ties the salad together with a rich, savory, and slightly tangy coating. The combination of textures and flavors makes each bite lively and satisfying, with the peanut dressing providing a creamy, indulgent counterpoint to the crisp vegetables.

Vegetable Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing is versatile and can be served as a side dish, light lunch, or even a vegetarian main course. It pairs beautifully with grilled proteins like chicken, shrimp, or tofu, and can be made ahead for easy meal prep. This dish exemplifies the balance and freshness of Thai cooking while delivering a satisfying, nutrient-packed salad that is both colorful and delicious.

Vegetable Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing

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Vegetable Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing is a vibrant, fresh, and flavorful dish inspired by the bold, aromatic flavors of Thai cuisine. Thai salads are known for their balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy elements, and this vegetable-forward version highlights crisp, colorful produce while incorporating a creamy, nutty dressing. It’s a refreshing way to enjoy vegetables while indulging in complex, satisfying flavors.

The salad typically includes a mix of crunchy vegetables such as bell peppers, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, and sometimes fresh herbs like cilantro or mint. The peanut dressing—made from peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, and a touch of sweetness or chili—ties the salad together with a rich, savory, and slightly tangy coating. The combination of textures and flavors makes each bite lively and satisfying, with the peanut dressing providing a creamy, indulgent counterpoint to the crisp vegetables.

Vegetable Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing is versatile and can be served as a side dish, light lunch, or even a vegetarian main course. It pairs beautifully with grilled proteins like chicken, shrimp, or tofu, and can be made ahead for easy meal prep. This dish exemplifies the balance and freshness of Thai cooking while delivering a satisfying, nutrient-packed salad that is both colorful and delicious.

• Total Time: 12 minutes
• Yield: 2 1x

Ingredients

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Salad

• 2 large cucumbers
• 1/4 cup carrot, shredded
• 1/2 cup red cabbage, shredded
• 1/2 cup of cooked edamame
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup peanuts, lightly chopped

Peanut Sauce

• 1/4 cup of peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 Tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 Tablespoon of honey
• 1 Tablespoons of Sriracha

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Instructions

1. To create cucumber noodles use a spiralizer , or cut them lengthwise.
2. Combine cucumbers with the cabbage and carrots.
3. In a small metal bowl, mix the peanut sauce ingredients until well incorporated.
4. Toss the vegetables with the peanut sauce.
5. Top with peanuts, bean sprouts and edamame.

 

• Author: Recipe Maker
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 2 minutes
• Category: Appetizer
• Cuisine: Gluten Free Thai Vegan