Description
Fresh, crunchy Chopped Thai Salad with cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, edamame, cashews, herbs, and a creamy spicy ginger peanut dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes for lunch, meal prep, or a light side dish.
Ingredients
4 cups shredded cabbage
1 large bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup julienned or shredded carrots
3/4 cup cooked edamame
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon finely minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red chili oil
Water, as needed to thin
Instructions
1. Whisk together the peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, ginger, garlic, and red chili oil.
2. Gradually mix in water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dressing reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
3. Combine the cabbage, bell pepper, carrots, edamame, green onions, cilantro, cashews, and lime juice in a large bowl.
4. Toss well until evenly mixed.
5. Drizzle with the peanut dressing just before serving, or toss everything together if serving immediately.
6. Garnish with extra herbs, cashews, or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
For extra protein, add chickpeas or other beans.
Store the salad and dressing separately when possible to keep the vegetables crisp.
The salad remains crunchy for a couple of days even if dressed.
Use different vegetables such as broccoli, tomatoes, or jalapeños based on what you have.
Swap raw cashews for roasted or flavored cashews if preferred.
Prepare ingredients ahead of time for meal prep or layer them in mason jars for portable lunches.
Refrigerate leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Store the peanut dressing separately in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks.
This recipe is not suitable for freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Thai Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 282
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 351 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg