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Thai Peanut Salad Recipe

Fresh crunchy vegetables, sweet mango and a creamy peanut dressing all meld together in this delicious Thai Peanut Salad.

Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 289 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chopped Napa cabbage (about ½ large cabbage)
  • 4 cups chopped red cabbage (about ½ medium cabbage)
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 large carrots peeled & grated
  • 1 cup chopped jicama
  • 1 cup chopped mango (See Note 1)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed (See Note 2)
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds toasted in a dry skillet
  • 3 tablespoons minced cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
The dressing:
  • Juice of 1 ½ medium-sized limes
  • 5 tablespoons peanut butter (See Note 3)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 teaspoons agave nectar (or honey - not vegan)
  • 3 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Chili garlic sauce

Instructions

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  1. In a very large bowl, combine the Napa cabbage, red cabbage, green onions, grated carrot, jicama, mango, chickpeas, toasted almonds, cilantro and mint.
  2. Toss with the dressing. Serve.
The dressing:
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  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the lime juice, peanut butter, soy sauce, agave nectar, rice vinegar and chili garlic sauce. Whisk until smooth.

Notes

  • Note 1: See How to Cut a Mango for tips on cutting around the oblong-shaped pit and easily removing the fruit from the skin.
  • Note 2: If you prefer, cook dry chickpeas on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker. One can of chickpeas equals approximately 1 ¾ cups of home-cooked chickpeas. Chickpeas are sometimes labeled as garbanzo beans.
  • Note 3: I prefer to use natural peanut butters because they don't include fillers and preservatives. Either smooth or chunky varieties won't work in this recipe. Use a smooth peanut butter for a completely lump-free dressing.
  • Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the LoseIt! calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.5Cups Calories 289kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 40.7g (14%) Protein 11.1g (22%) Fat 10.4g (16%) Saturated Fat 1.3g (7%) Sodium 671.6mg (28%) Fiber 8.9g (36%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.5Cups
Calories 289kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 40.7g 14%
Protein 11.1g 22%
Fat 10.4g 16%
Saturated Fat 1.3g 7%
Sodium 671.6mg 28%
Fiber 8.9g 36%
Sugar 14g 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.