Get ready to experience a flavor explosion that will revolutionize your salad game! This Thai Salad with Peanut Sauce is not just another boring green dish – it's a vibrant, crunchy, and utterly irresistible culinary adventure that combines the freshest vegetables with a mind-blowing peanut sauce that will make your taste buds dance. In just 20 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality meal that's both healthy and incredibly delicious, proving that eating well never has to be bland or boring.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: Thai
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by washing thoroughly under cold running water. Pat dry with clean kitchen towels.
- Slice cucumber and bell pepper into thin, uniform strips approximately 1/4 inch thick. Ensure slices are consistent for even distribution in salad.
- Shred carrots using a box grater or julienne peeler, creating thin, delicate strips that will blend well with other ingredients.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice. Whisk vigorously until sauce becomes smooth and well-integrated, with no lumps.
- Taste peanut sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more lime juice for acidity or honey for sweetness as per preference.
- In a large salad bowl, layer mixed salad greens as the base. Arrange cucumber, bell pepper, and carrot slices attractively on top.
- Drizzle prepared peanut sauce over the salad, ensuring even coverage across all ingredients.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the salad for added crunch and nutty flavor.
- Serve immediately to maintain vegetable crispness and prevent soggy texture.
Tips
- Vegetable Prep is Key: Take your time washing and cutting vegetables. Uniform, thin slices ensure every bite is perfectly balanced.
- Sauce Consistency Matters: Whisk the peanut sauce thoroughly to avoid lumps. The smoother the sauce, the better it coats the salad.
- Fresh is Best: Use the freshest vegetables possible for maximum crunch and flavor.
- Customize to Your Taste: Feel free to adjust the peanut sauce by adding more lime for tang or honey for sweetness.
- Serve Immediately: This salad is best enjoyed right after preparation to maintain the crisp texture of the vegetables.
- Make It Your Own: Try adding protein like grilled chicken or tofu to turn this into a complete meal.
- Nut Allergy? No Problem: You can substitute peanuts with sunflower seeds or omit nuts entirely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
