Crunchy Thai Peanut Salad (Printable)

Vibrant mix of shredded cabbage, carrots, and edamame coated in creamy, tangy peanut dressing. Fresh, crunchy, and ready in 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
02 - 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
03 - 1 cup shredded carrots
04 - 1 cup shelled edamame, cooked and cooled
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
07 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Peanut Dressing

08 - 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
13 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
14 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water

→ Toppings

17 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
18 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
19 - Lime wedges for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, shredded carrots, cooked edamame, sliced bell pepper, sliced scallions, and chopped cilantro.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Gradually add water until the dressing reaches a pourable consistency.
03 - Pour the peanut dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat all components evenly.
04 - Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls. Top with roasted peanuts, toasted sesame seeds, and additional fresh cilantro as desired.
05 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for additional flavor customization.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Every bite delivers serious crunch and flavor without any cooking required.
  • The peanut dressing is so good youll want to pour it on everything.
  • It looks impressive but comes together in twenty minutes flat.
  • Leftovers stay crisp and delicious for a day or two in the fridge.
02 -
  • Add the water to the dressing slowly because peanut butter brands vary in thickness and you can always add more but cant take it back.
  • Toss the salad right before serving so the cabbage stays crisp and doesnt get soggy from sitting in the dressing too long.
  • Taste the dressing before you pour it over the salad and adjust the lime, soy sauce, or maple syrup to your preference.
03 -
  • Use a box grater or food processor to shred the cabbage and carrots quickly and evenly so everything mixes well.
  • Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet for a minute until fragrant to bring out their nutty flavor.
  • Make the dressing a few hours ahead and let it sit in the fridge so the ginger and garlic flavors really bloom.
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