Chopped Thai-Inspired Chicken Salad
4 servings
servings45 minutes
active time1 hour
total timeIngredients
3-4 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 head of green cabbage (3-4 cups shredded)
1-2 large carrots (2 cups grated)
1 green papaya or mango (1-2 cups grated) (optional)
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
3-4 red serrano peppers, sliced
salt and lime juice to taste
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/3 cup sesame oil (toasted or dark)
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sambal oelek (sriracha works, too)
2 tablespoons sugar
a small knob of fresh ginger, peeled
a clove of fresh garlic, peeled
1/4 cup water to thin to desired consistency
Directions
Chop
Put on some good music, pour a drink, and start choppin’!
Dressing
Pulse all ingredients in the food processor or blender. Adjust consistency with water.
Thai Chicken Salad Assembly
Toss the salad ingredients in a big bowl with a drizzle of peanut dressing so everything gets coated. Season with salt and lime juice, and maybe a shot of fish sauce if you’re feeling wild. Serve chilled.
Nutrition
Serving Size
-
Calories
456
Total Fat
30.4 g
Saturated Fat
5.1 g
Unsaturated Fat
-
Trans Fat
0 g
Cholesterol
27.6 mg
Sodium
645.3 mg
Total Carbohydrate
31.9 g
Dietary Fiber
6 g
Total Sugars
20.9 g
Protein
19.6 g
4 servings
servings45 minutes
active time1 hour
total time