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Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing

This Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the convenience of pre-shredded coleslaw mix with the protein power of cooked chicken. It's tossed in a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet peanut dressing, then studded with crunchy peanuts, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic herbs. It's a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or a potluck.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound coleslaw mix
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup scallions chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
  • Small handful fresh cilantro chopped (optional but recommended)
  • Small handful fresh basil sliced thin or torn (optional)
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Dressing:
  • 5 tablespoons creamy peanut butter see note
  • 3 tablespoons water or more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure sesame oil see note
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Prepare the dressing by whisking together the peanut butter, water, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic powder in a medium-sized bowl.
  2. Step 2: Taste the dressing and adjust as needed. If it's too thick, add more water. If it's not tangy enough, add more lime juice. If it's not sweet enough, add more honey.
  3. Step 3: Chop the scallions and red bell pepper.
  4. Step 4: Chop the peanuts.
  5. Step 5: If using, chop the cilantro and basil.