Ingredients
– 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
– 4 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, spinach, and arugula)
– 1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers
– 1 cup shredded carrots
– 1 cup red bell pepper, thinly sliced
– ½ cup red cabbage, shredded
– ½ cup cilantro, chopped
– ¼ cup green onions, sliced
– ¼ cup roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
– ½ cup Thai-style salad dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Creating a delightful Thai Chicken Salad is simple when you follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Chicken: If you haven’t already, cook your chicken until fully cooked through. Shred or dice into bite-sized pieces.
2. Chop the Vegetables: Wash and chop your salad greens, cucumbers, carrots, bell pepper, red cabbage, cilantro, and green onions.
3. Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing until well combined.
4. Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken with the mixed salad greens, cucumbers, carrots, bell pepper, red cabbage, cilantro, and green onions.
5. Add the Dressing: Drizzle the Thai dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
6. Serve: Transfer the salad to a serving platter or bowl. Top with chopped peanuts if desired for an added crunch.
7. Enjoy: Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate it for up to an hour (but it’s best fresh).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g